Bengaluru: Israeli defence major Rafael plans to offer the Indian Air Force its new weapon guidance kit, Spice 250 ER, which has an extended range of at least 150 kilometres.
The new variant from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, which was unveiled at the Aero India show here, comes with an additional integrated turbojet engine.
Dubbed Spice 250 ER (Extended Range), the new system is the smallest of the Spice family that includes the Spice 250, Spice 1000 and the Spice 2000 guidance kits.
The IAF had used the Spice 2000 during Balakot air strike in 2019.
“We have unveiled the new extended version for the Spice 250. India currently uses the Spice 2000. However, we plan to offer the 250 ER in due course of time to the IAF,” a senior Rafael executive told ThePrint.
Israel’s Rafael unveils new variant of Spice weapon guidance kit, says will offer it to IAF.
Asked if there were any plans to extend the range of the Spice 2000, the executive said each system has its unique capabilities.
“They are all part of the Spice family. Each system has its own unique characteristics,” he said, indicating that there were no plans at present to increase the range of the Spice 2000.
03/02/21 Snehesh Alex Philip/Print
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