Tel Aviv: Slovakia will purchase the Israel Aerospace Industries‘ (IAI) Barak MX air defence systems in a Euro 560 million deal.
The Director General of the IMOD, Maj Gen (Res.) Eyal Zamir signed the agreement at the Ministry’s headquarters in Tel Aviv. The deal was led by the head of SIBAT, Brig Gen (Res.) Yair Kulas, CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Boaz Levy, and Executive VP of Systems, Missiles, and Space Group at IAI, Brig Gen (Res.) Guy Barlev.
The Barak MX integrated air defence system is designed to counter current and future aerial threats, including ballistic threats. Its operational success in Israel and globally underscores its reliability and effectiveness, making it a valuable addition to Slovakia’s defense infrastructure.
According to IAI, the system is known for its flexible capability to counter threats from various sources, including fighter jets, helicopters, UAVs, cruise missiles, surface-to-air missiles, and tactical ballistic missiles.
With three interceptors for operational ranges of 35, 70, and 150 km, each equipped with an active radar seeker, dual-pulse engine, and powerful warhead, the system delivers unparalleled interception performance against a wide range of threats.
Maj Gen (Res.) Eyal Zamir said that the expansion of Israeli defence exports during the war is a direct result of Israeli technologies proving themselves on the battlefield.
“We’re seeing increased interest from more countries in the exceptional performance of the IDF and Israeli combat systems, both defensive and offensive. Defencie exports are key to our security and economic strength. They enable us to keep developing the next generations of the world’s most advanced combat systems,” he said.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
