Israel’s BARAK ER Interceptor Hits Ballistic Missile

The Barak ER (Extended Range) interceptor produced by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully struck a ballistic missile target.

BARAK provides protection against a range of air, sea and ground threats, including ballistic, ground-to-ground, and cruise missiles, UAVs, and helicopters. It consists of interceptors for a variety of ranges and advanced homing seekers, digital MMR radar or MFSTAR radar for naval platforms, command and control system, and unified launchers for different ranges. 

These systems are complemented by breakthrough communication and connectivity capabilities, providing the user with optimal force activation using several batteries or ships for the multidimensional battlefield.

The BARAK-ER Air Defense System combines the capability to intercept airborne threats at an extended range of up to 150 km, including ballistic missile targets.  The extended range capability is made possible in part by adjusting the interceptor and MMR radar capabilities to a 150 km range, and can be fitted for both naval and land platforms, the company said in a release today.