The use of the combat-proven Rafael Spyder air defence system in the ongoing war in Israel has created interest in the air defence system. The Israeli air defence forces have added the Rafael Spyder system to its multi layered air...
To read the full article, please log in or enter your email below:
The use of the combat-proven Rafael Spyder air defence system in the ongoing war in Israel has created interest in the air defence system.
The Israeli air defence forces have added the Rafael Spyder system to its multi layered air defence system protecting Israel from a variety of aerial threats. The addition of this system to the main pillars of the multi layered system- Iron Dome , David's Sling and Arrow - was made during the war to add another low layer of defence to deal with the major threat of low flying armed drones .
The Spyder is one of the Israeli company's bestselling systems with Romania, Greece, the Czech Republic, Morocco and Kenya as clients. The system has proved its capability to intercept UAV and missiles . Rafael has upgraded the system and it is now offered as the All in One version.
Brig. General (ret.) Zvika Haimovich is a former commander of the Israeli Air Defence Forces . He told GBP that specific parameters make the Spyder system very capable .
"The System in its new version is mobile and this is a big advantage in combat, affecting survivability and effectiveness," he said. He added that while the system is considered in the class of short range air defence systems (SHORAD), it is also effective in the medium range class and that gives it an advantage against a larger list of threats.
"Every mobile platform , carrying the launcher and the sensors, is actually an independent battery and this is very important in an area that has to deal with multiple threats,"
Haimovich said. He added that the price of the Spyder all in one version also contributes to its popularity. "When threats come in the form of multiple targets like swarms of armed drones, the price of the interceptors becomes a major consideration"
This capability to defeat armed drones, according to Rafael, is crucial, as armed UAVs and armed drones are being operated in big numbers in Ukraine, and now in Israel, to cause casualties.
The Spyder system, according to Rafael, has proved its capability against various airborne threats, including missiles, UAVs, aircraft, helicopters, and tactical ballistic missiles (TBM). The system intercepts threats using two families of Rafael manufactured air-air missiles, PYTHON 5 and Derby.
Recently, Rafael introduced a new configuration of the SPYDER - the All In One, featuring an integrated radar, electro-optical sensor, launcher, advanced control and command system, and the two missiles used for air defence. A Rafael official said that this configuration serves as an optimal air defence solution for point defence or area defence, either as part of a Spyder battery, or deployed independently with minimal operator involvement.
According to the Israeli company, the big interest in the Spyder All In One version stems from the understanding that there is an operational need to protect assets including long range air defence systems, "The armed drones swarms that have become very popular will also target major air defence systems. So there is a crucial need to protect them. The Spyder is a good solution," a company source said. The Rafael source added that the Spyder all in one is carried by a truck and is controlled with a hardened laptop in the trucks' cabin.
'"The combination of the AESA radar and our Top Lite optical sensor allows pin point intercepts," he said, The source added that the optical sensor enables shutting down the radar to prevent the enemy from targeting the air defence system.
French water treatment company BIO-UV Group has dispatched a second BIO-SEA ballast water treatment system to the United States for…
Neutral Air Partner (NAP) has introduced NAPAY, a payment solution designed for its network members. The system was developed in…
DHL Group is expanding its electric vehicle (EV) logistics and supply chain solutions in the Asia Pacific region with the…
Air Astana will introduce a direct flight between Almaty and Da Nang, Vietnam, starting on 4th June 2025. The service…
Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has handed over 700 Maung MV3 special vehicles, produced by PT Pindad, to the Indonesian…
Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has handed over 700 Maung MV3 special vehicles, produced by PT Pindad, to the Indonesian…
AARONIA AG presented its latest advancements in drone detection and electronic warfare at Enforce Tac 2025, held in Nuremberg from…
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines and Firefly, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with…
The Business Aviation Asia Forum & Expo (BAAFEx) is set to hold its inaugural edition from 4–6 March at Singapore’s…
PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) and Dassault Aviation have inaugurated the Dassault Aviation-PTDI Design Office on the fourth floor of PTDI’s…
L3Harris Technologies and Shield AI will collaborate on a demonstration to enable an electronic warfare (EW) operation with AI-enabled unmanned…
The Spanish Air and Space Force has said that it sees, the 'Hürjet' training aircraft as well positioned to replace…
Total passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 10.0% in January this year compared to the same…
Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage engine has achieved U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Airbus A320neo family.…
The Israeli Air Force (IAF) will receive the two first Boeing KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft in 2026 . The other…
Israel Shipyards has begun the construction of the first of five Reshef class warships for the Israeli Navy. The 2.8…
Russia has accelerated efforts to incorportate laser technology to some of its operational air defence systems. As part of continuous…
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems on Thursday announced an approximate 50/50 partnership for the establishment…
Defence trade fair Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) and the annual conference of the NATO Joint Air Power Competence Centre (JAPCC)…
Ramco Systems, a global aviation software provider has announced the successful implementation of its Aviation Software at Philippine Airlines for…
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence has announced that Brigadier-General (BG) Cai Dexian, currently Commander, 3rd Singapore Division will take over from…
Lockheed Martin has showcased a new counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solution in a recent field demonstration, highlighting its ability to…
The Indonesian Navy (TNI Angkatan Laut / TNI AL) has launched the service's second Bung Karno-class corvette, KRI Bung Hatta…
ASELSAN recorded revenues of 120 billion TL (over 3.2 billion USD) in 2024, marking a 13% increase from the previous…
ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group have initiated a codeshare agreement, linking their route networks for the first time. This arrangement…
Chemring has provided a trading update ahead of its annual general meeting, reporting a record order book of £1.35 billion…
TransNusa is set to become the first Indonesian airline to operate scheduled flights between Bali and Guangzhou. The airline will…
ANA Holdings and CFM International have announced an order for more than 75 LEAP engines, including both installed and spares.…
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) recently demonstrated the first-ever Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) capability on an MQ-9B SeaGuardian. In a…
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded the third phase of the Naval Force IP Network (RIFAN 3) contract…
Headquartered in Singapore with reporters spread across all major regions, GBP Aerospace & Defence is a leading media house that publishes three publications that serve the aerospace and defence sector - Asian Defence Technology, Asian Airlines & Aerospace and Daily News. Known industry-wide for quality journalism, GBP Aerospace & Defence is present at more international tradeshows and exhibitions than any other competing publication in the region.
For over three decades, our award-winning team of reporters has been producing top-notch content to help readers stay abreast of the latest developements in the field of commercial aviation, MRO, defence, and Space.
Copyright 2024. GBP. All Rights Reserved.
Home Defence & Security Space Commercial Aviation Maintence Repair & Overhaul Daily News Events About Us
2025 GBP all rights reserved.