Latest successful interception marks a major step in strengthening India’s naval defenses and highlights deepening strategic collaboration between Israel and India.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and the Indian Navy marked a major achievement last week, with the successful interception of a fast-moving, low-altitude target over the sea by the Barak Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system. The test, part of a series of operational trials, further underscores the growing strength and readiness of India’s naval forces.
The recent success follows a string of successful tests across India's tri-services, including a notable trial conducted earlier this month by the Indian Army. It highlights the operational maturity of the Barak MRSAM system, developed jointly by IAI and India's Ministry of Defence, alongside leading defense companies in both nations.
Barak MRSAM is a state-of-the-art air defense solution featuring an integrated package of a cutting-edge multi-mission radar, command and control system, mobile launchers, and interceptors capable of engaging threats at ranges up to 70 kilometers. Installed on naval vessels, the system provides comprehensive, multi-layered defense against a wide spectrum of aerial threats, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).