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Czech Republic to Acquire Four More Israeli Spyder Air Defense Systems
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The Czech Republic will acquire four additional Israeli Spyder air defense systems, bringing its total to eight. Defence Minister Jaromír Zůna confirmed the deal for the "All-in-One" configuration systems. The country previously ordered four systems in 2021 for $620 million, making it the first NATO member to buy a full Israeli air defense system.
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- Czech Republic will acquire four additional Israeli Spyder air defense systems.
- The systems are in the "All-in-One" configuration, integrating multiple defense components.
- The Spyder system defends against drones, aircraft, and helicopters.
- This brings the Czech Republic's total Spyder batteries to eight.
- The previous order of four systems cost $620 million and included IAI radars.
- The Czech Republic was the first NATO member to acquire a complete Israeli air defense system.
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