MSPO 2016: New SkyCeptor offered to Poland
Raytheon has unveiled the SkyCeptor interceptor at the MSPO exhibition in Kielce and plans to include the hit-to-kill missile in its offering to Poland as part of the Wisla missile defence programme.
An export-approved version of the jointly developed Israel/U.S. Stunner interceptor, which is in full rate production and field with the Israeli Defence Force as part of the David’s Sling system, Skyceptor will be integrated with the Patriot air and missile defence system.
With Warsaw expected to provide clarity on its leading military procurement programmes during MSPO, Raytheon is hopeful that Wisla will soon get the green light,
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