Group : Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status : Active
Also Known As : ADAMS, Barak-1, DEFENDER
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Rafael
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 1988
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $500,000

BARAK is a short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) intended to protect ships and ground targets from aircraft and missile threats flying at low altitude and high-speed and featuring high maneuverability. Rafael introduced the BARAK missile in the 1980s fitted with a radar Command-to-Line-Of-Sight (CLOS) guidance system. As the basis for sophisticated point air defense systems BARAK missile is able to defeat supersonic and low radar cross section/stealth threats, sea-skimming missiles and even multiple threats getting closer to the target simultaneously. The Israeli Navy is the primary operator of this missile system which has been sold to several international navies.

BARAK missile features vertical launch from an eight-cell launcher; full 360-degree coverage; operation in day/night and all weather conditions; high kill probability; automatic and semi-automatic engagement; and short reaction time. This missile system can engage targets at ranges from 500 meters to 10-12 kilometers at altitudes of up to 5,500 meters. The missile has a top speed in excess of Mach 2. Naval applications of BARAK missile are mated with IAI/ELTA EL/M-2221 STGR search, track and guidance radar and EL/M-2228S AMDR automatic missile detection radar.

Rafael developed the truck-mounted BARAK/ADAMS ground-based air defense system based on the proven BARAK missile. In early 2006, Rafael in cooperation with Thales were demonstrating the DEFENDER ground-based air defense system which combines BARAK with Thales FLYCATCHER Mk 2 command and fire control radar which provides surveillance and tracking capabilities. FLYCATCHER can control both guns and missile systems. The live fire demonstrations against drones were carried out in Israel.

Group : Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status : Active
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2007
Total Production : ?
Unitary Cost : USD $770,000

The IAI MBT Missiles Division Barak-8 is an advanced long-range, vertical launch, surface-to-air missile designed to effectively engage multiple aircraft and missile threats. Barak-8's flexibility allows for multiple missile launch simultaneously in intense clutter environments. The Barak-8 missile features an active radar seeker, a two-way data link with weapon control system, a dual pulse motor providing enhanced maneuverability and an improved warhead. The missile has been designed for operation in conjunction with the EL/M-2248 MF-STAR phased array multifunction radar in naval applications. The missile is stored inside a canister/vertical launch system which has been designed to provide low infrared signature at the launch thus increasing the ship's survivability.

Group : Surface-to-Air Missiles
Status : Active
Origin : Israel
Contractor : Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2009
Total Production : ?

The IAI MBT Missiles Division Barak 8 ER is an advanced long-range, vertical launch, surface-to-air missile designed to effectively engage multiple aircraft and missile threats. The Barak 8 ER consists of rocket booster attacked at the base and Barak 8 missile. Its flexibility allows for multiple missile launch simultaneously in intense clutter environments. The Barak-8 missile features an active radar seeker, a two-way data link with weapon control system, a dual pulse motor providing enhanced maneuverability and an improved warhead. The missile has been designed for operation in conjunction with the EL/M-2248 MF-STAR phased array multifunction radar in naval applications. The missile is stored inside a canister/vertical launch system which has been designed to provide low infrared signature at the launch thus increasing the ship's survivability.