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Sea Breaker makes use a range of
RAFAEL UNVEILS SEA advanced technological innovations
from Rafael spread across Electro-
BREAKER 5TH GEN Optics, computer vision, Artificial
MARITIME STRIKE MISSILE Intelligence (AI) and decision-mak-
ing algorithms for full operational
capability in Global Navigation
Satellite Systems (GNSS) denied
environments for maritime superi- [ DEFEA SHOW PREVIEW ]
ority missions. The missile features
an advanced Imaging Infra-Red (IIR)
seeker allowing for engagement of
targets which previous generation
Radio Frequency (RF)-seeker-based
missiles were ineffective against.
Sea Breaker makes use of AI tech-
nology to enable deep-learning and
big data-based scene-matching (a
unique combat-proven Rafael tech-
nology) to enable Automatic Target
Acquisition (ATA) and Automatic
Target Recognition (ATR).
Leading Israeli defence firm Rafael from stand-off ranges against tar- The missile is ECM immune and jam
Advanced Defense Systems gets up to 300 km away with a 250 resilient and can be launched from
(Rafael) has unveiled a new 5th gen- lb. penetration, blast and fragmenta- naval platforms, varying in size, from
eration long range, autonomous, tion warhead which can neutralize a fast attack missile boats to corvettes
precision-guided missile system frigate-sized ship with a single hit. A and frigates. Sea Breaker enables
called Sea Breaker. The new high land version based on Rafael's highly follows a sea-skimming and ter-
subsonic naval weapon can provide mobile SPYDER launchers for shore rain-following low-level flight above
surgical, pin-point precision strikes defence will also be available. ground flight profile.

protect the Global 7500 aircraft
LEONARDO BAGS MIDDLE from even the most modern infra-
EASTERN MIYSIS DIRCM red-guided (heat-seeking) missile
threats and will provide complete
ORDER spherical protection for the aircraft.
The Miysis DIRCM has also received
independent verification for its 100
per cent success rate, with UK and
international customers having con-
ducted extensive analysis and live fire
trials.
The Miysis DIRCM can defend
against multiple, simultaneous incom-
ing missiles and the latest generation
of shoulder-launched infrared threats
known as Man-Portable Air Defence
Systems (MANPADS). It works by
shining a high-powered laser onto an
A Middle Eastern government cus- acquired by the UK for its Shadow incoming missile’s targeting system,
tomer has contracted Leonardo to R1 surveillance aircraft, Canada for ‘dazzling’ it and guiding the missile
provide its Miysis Directed Infrared its CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol away from the aircraft. Unlike com-
Countermeasure (DIRCM) for its new aircraft and three other NATO cus- peting products. Miysis is suitable
VVIP Bombardier Global 7500 busi- tomers, as well as several non-NATO for a wide range of aircraft, provid-
ness jet. The aircraft is expected to customers. ing more than enough energy for a
enter service in 2022. The latest con- The Miysis DIRCM is unique for a large business jet or transport while
tract builds on the market success of system of its size, in that it can output also being compact enough for a light
the Miysis DIRCM, which has been more than enough laser energy to helicopter.

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