The Israel Navy conducted a successful test of the improved Barak anti-missile missile last week. The missile was fired from a Saar 5 type ship, and successfully hit a target simulating an enemy missile.
The Barak has undergone improvements in recent years, making its ability to hit enemy missiles more precise.
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The changes in the Barak were made by the Navy, the Weapons Development Authority Rafael, and the Israel Aerospace Industries. It is considered to be one of the most advanced missile defense systems in the world.
Barak missile (Israel news image / Rafael website)
The Barak is launched from an upright position, thus saving room on the deck of the ship and enabling it to hit targets in a 360-degree range around the ship.
The Barak was upgraded following estimates that Israel’s enemies intend to introduce a new type of missile to the naval arena. A senior naval officer told Ynet that the system could counter a “very advanced threat” which may be present in the arena in the very near future. He said that the changes in the Barak allow it to shoot down enemy missiles that travel at a faster speed than before, and that carry out meaningful maneuvers.