US EditionThailand Buys Israel’s BARAK MX Air Defense System
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Thailand buys Israel’s BARAK MX air defense system
The Royal Thai Air Force has selected the BARAK MX air and missile defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as part of its plan to upgrade national base protection under its Integrated Air Defense System (IADS) program. The procurement
Thailand's air force to purchase Israeli air defense system in $107 million deal
The Barak MX air defense system, which can intercept threats such as aircraft, drones, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles at ranges of up to 150 kilometers, will be purchased from Israel Aerospace Industries to protect the Royal Thai Air Force's bases
Thailand buys Israel’s BARAK MX air-defense system
BARAK MX will replace older systems and improve Thailand’s layered defense, protecting strategic installations against evolving threats such as drones, cruise missiles, long-range rockets and more. The system integrates sensors and interceptors and can engage threats at ranges of roughly 35 km, 70 km, and up to about 150 km, covering medium- to high-altitude threats. The Thai Air Force said the procurement reflects a proactive effort to prepare…
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Air Defence Barak MX has achieved a new commercial success in Thailand. In fact, the South East Asian country has entered into a contract with IAI worth about $100 million for the purchase of a Barak MX system, significantly strengthening its air defense, following the order to Saab for the supply of Gripen E/F fighters last August....
Thailand’s Air Force to Purchase Israeli Air Defense System in $107 Million Deal – Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance
Haaretz The Royal Thai Air Force has decided to purchase the Barak MX air defense system from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The contract is valued at about 3.44 billion baht, or roughly $107 million, for a single battery as part of a project to protect Air Force bases. Defence Blog, which also reported on the deal, noted that the Royal Thai Army and Navy are also considering acquiring Barak systems. The Barak MX system can intercept threats…
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