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India Buys Israeli SPYDER Mobile Air Defense System
03-Sep-2008 16:44 EDT
The SPYDER system was first detailed as part of DIDs AMRAAM article, in the international competitors section. This truck-mounted system mixes any combination of short-medium-range Derby 4 and ultra-agile short-range 5th generation Python 5 air to air missiles, to create a versatile system adapted for use against a wider range of threats. The system can launch missiles in two modes of operation: lock on after launch (LOAL), and also lock on before launch (LOBL) using optical as well as radar/ IR and imaging sensors. Earlier versions had 360 degree quick engagement capability and 60-target tracking via IAIs Elta EL/M 2106 ATAR 3D surveillance radar, a kill range of over 15 km, and openly advertised effectiveness from 20 9,000 meters (65 30,000 feet). A new SPYDER 6×6 truck version was unveiled at Eurosatory 2006 that offers 8 missiles in any mix, and puts boosters on all missiles to improve their range and performance.
In October 2006, India Defence quoted Air Chief SP Tyagi as saying India is close to wrapping up a deal to purchase quick reaction surface-to-air missiles from Israel as a mobile air defense system. Under the deal, India proposed to buy 18 SPYDER (Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby) missile systems and accompanying missiles in a deal worth more than Rs 1,800 crores (18 billion Indian rupees, or about $395.4 million at the time). A typical squadron consists of 1 Mobile Command and Control Unit, plus 4 Mobile Firing Units with with their own built-in power supplies and missile sets of 4-8 missiles. SPYDER will reportedly replace Indias Russian-made OSA-AKM [SA-8 Gecko] and ZRK-BD Strela-10M [SA-13 Gopher] SAM systems. RAFAEL would be the prime contractor, and Israel Aircraft Industries the major subcontractor.
The contract was delayed for almost 2 years by political accusations, but those have apparently been put to rest now. Defense News reports that a $260 million contract was signed with Rafael on Sept 1/08. The Indian Air Force will receive 18 Spyder systems, with deliveries beginning in early 2011 and finishing by August 2012. Unusually, the contract will not include any mandatory industrial offsets.
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India Buys Israeli SPYDER Mobile Air Defense System
03-Sep-2008 16:44 EDT
The SPYDER system was first detailed as part of DIDs AMRAAM article, in the international competitors section. This truck-mounted system mixes any combination of short-medium-range Derby 4 and ultra-agile short-range 5th generation Python 5 air to air missiles, to create a versatile system adapted for use against a wider range of threats. The system can launch missiles in two modes of operation: lock on after launch (LOAL), and also lock on before launch (LOBL) using optical as well as radar/ IR and imaging sensors. Earlier versions had 360 degree quick engagement capability and 60-target tracking via IAIs Elta EL/M 2106 ATAR 3D surveillance radar, a kill range of over 15 km, and openly advertised effectiveness from 20 9,000 meters (65 30,000 feet). A new SPYDER 6×6 truck version was unveiled at Eurosatory 2006 that offers 8 missiles in any mix, and puts boosters on all missiles to improve their range and performance.
In October 2006, India Defence quoted Air Chief SP Tyagi as saying India is close to wrapping up a deal to purchase quick reaction surface-to-air missiles from Israel as a mobile air defense system. Under the deal, India proposed to buy 18 SPYDER (Surface-to-air PYthon and DERby) missile systems and accompanying missiles in a deal worth more than Rs 1,800 crores (18 billion Indian rupees, or about $395.4 million at the time). A typical squadron consists of 1 Mobile Command and Control Unit, plus 4 Mobile Firing Units with with their own built-in power supplies and missile sets of 4-8 missiles. SPYDER will reportedly replace Indias Russian-made OSA-AKM [SA-8 Gecko] and ZRK-BD Strela-10M [SA-13 Gopher] SAM systems. RAFAEL would be the prime contractor, and Israel Aircraft Industries the major subcontractor.
The contract was delayed for almost 2 years by political accusations, but those have apparently been put to rest now. Defense News reports that a $260 million contract was signed with Rafael on Sept 1/08. The Indian Air Force will receive 18 Spyder systems, with deliveries beginning in early 2011 and finishing by August 2012. Unusually, the contract will not include any mandatory industrial offsets.
Defense Industry Daily - Military Purchasing News for Defense Procurement Managers and Contractors
