Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) carried out a successful test this morning of its Barak-8 air defense system. This is a missile system that protects both land and sea targets against a range of threats.
The system, which incorporates advanced radar, a command and control system, launchers, and missiles with advanced homing warheads, was developed by Israel Aerospace Industries in collaboration with the India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), with the participation of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, IAI unit Elta Systems, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., and other Israeli defense companies.
This morning's test involved all the components of the weapons system, and was deemed successful. It was carried out in the presence of Israeli and Indian researchers, representatives of the Ministry of Defense, and military representatives from both countries.
IAI CEO Joseph Weiss, who took part in the test, said, "The impressive and advanced capability that the system demonstrated in this complex test is further evidence of IAI's strength and groundbreaking abilities. The Barak-8 system is one of the company's main growth engines."
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on November 10, 2014
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