Rafael Spyder air defence missile system: Israel’s missile and defence technology company, Rafael Sunday announced that it has won the contract to supply Spyder air defence missile system to the Czech Republic.
“The Czech Ministry of Defense has Informed the Israel Ministry of Defense of its Decision to Equip its Military with an Israeli Air Defense System Produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems,” Rafael said in a statement sent to Defence Star.
“We thank the Czech government for their partnership and for the decision to equip their military with Israeli air defense systems,” said Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz.
“This is another significant step in strengthening security relations between our two countries, and it is also great news for Israeli defense industries during such a complex period,” said the Israeli leader.
Benny Gantz
Following an international tender process, which lasted several years, the Czech Ministry of Defense informed the Directorate of International Defense Cooperation (SIBAT) in the Israel Ministry of Defense, of its decision to equip its military with Israeli air defense systems, said Rafael.
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On Friday (September 25, 2020), the Czech government approved the launch of procurement negotiations for four Israeli “SPYDER” batteries, within the framework of a GTG agreement between the two countries, said the Israeli defence major.
Israel was selected as the sole supplier for the project and the expected agreement between the countries’ defense ministries is estimated at hundreds of millions of dollars.
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“We are very proud to have been selected to provide SPYDER systems to the Czech Republic through a GTG process,” said Ariel Karo, EVP Marketing and Business Development at Rafael.
“The decision to select SPYDER, developed and produced by Rafael, is a significant vote of confidence in our proven air defense capabilities demonstrated over the years through a variety of solutions that span from Iron Dome, David’s Sling, and the SPYDER air defense system, in service and combat-proven in different countries around the world,” Ariel Karo added.
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Rafael’s Spyder air defence missile system
SPYDER (Surface-to-Air Python & Derby), is a quick reaction, low- to-high surface-to-air missile system designed to counter attacks by a variety of aerial threats including aircraft, helicopters and UAVs.
The system provides effective protection of valuable assets, as well as first-class defense for maneuvering forces located in combat areas. The SPYDER system includes a radar system produced by Elta, a subsidiary of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
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