Rafael Tests Longer-Range Spyder Air Defense Interceptors

Rafael launch
Credit: Rafael
Rafael has undertaken intercept trials of two new versions of its Spyder air defense system intended to engage targets at longer ranges. The trials, carried out this month, involved the 40-km-range (25-mi.) Spyder ER using the I-Derby ER interceptor and the 80-km-range Spyder LR using the booster...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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