IAI shines more light on Barak ER interceptor test
Barak ER launch. (Photo: IAI)
Interceptor used in March test was the first series-production Barak ER missile, with the IDF the most likely launch customer. The extended-range Barak variant will slot into the existing Israeli air defence umbrella of systems.
The advanced Barak ER interceptor involved in recent tests was the first series-production missile, manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced on 19 April.
During a media briefing attended by Shephard, IAI CEO Boaz Levy did not identify the customer. In the past, almost all Israeli-developed weapon systems were first used by the IDF.
IAI expects Barak ER (one element of the Barak MX integrated air and missile defence system) to slot into the existing Israeli multi-layered missile defence infrastructure, which already includes Iron Dome, David's Sling, Arrow-2 and Arrow-3.
Levy said that the 150km-range Barak ER could intercept a long
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