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| Israel's Rafael agrees huge deal with Indian Army |
| 2009-08-20 |
| The Indian press reports that Rafael Armament Development Authority has agreed a huge deal with the Indian Army to supply advanced anti-aircraft systems with a range of up to 45 kilometers. The deal, worth $1 billion, was reportedly approved by the Indian cabinet yesterday. Rafael will supply the Indian army with its Spyder low-level quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones and precision-guided munitions. The Indian Army acquired Spyder systems worth $270 million a year ago. The system incorporates a pilot's helmet (display head-up HVD) manufactured by Elbit Systems Ltd., which automatically locks onto targets. In the latest deal, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) will serve as a sub-contractor of Rafael. In another recent contract with the Indian army for the supply of Barak ship defense missiles, Rafael is acting as a subcontractor for IAI. Israel's defense exports to India have now reached $3 billion, making it the largest arms supplier to India, even surpassing Russia. |
| Posted by:john frum |
| #1 its Spyder low-level quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging ... and precision-guided munitions. That's one hot little missile if it can shoot down artillery shells. Some war nerd details here |
| Posted by: SteveS 2009-08-20 12:35 |