Rafael Unveils Advanced Cruise Missile With Enhanced Capabilities

By אבי אשכנזי

Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba

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Rafael has unveiled its new SUPER ICE cruise missile, featuring a warhead nearly four times larger than previous models and advanced radar-evading capabilities. The missile can be launched from air, ground, or sea and offers autonomous navigation and high precision. The SUPER ICE builds on the ICE BREAKER system and is designed to meet complex operational demands while offering cost-effectiveness.

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Rafael's new SUPER ICE cruise missile has a warhead nearly four times larger than its predecessors.
The SUPER ICE missile is designed to evade radar and features autonomous navigation.
The missile can be launched from air, ground, and sea platforms, offering operational flexibility.
It utilizes advanced electro-optical systems for high-precision targeting.
The SUPER ICE expands the capabilities of Rafael's existing ICE BREAKER missile family.

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Israeli defense contractor Rafael has introduced its new SUPER ICE cruise missile, an advanced weapon system designed to overcome radar detection and engage targets with significantly increased destructive power. The missile builds upon the technological breakthroughs of the earlier ICE BREAKER system, boasting a warhead nearly four times larger than its predecessors, weighing approximately 1,000 pounds (500 kg) of standard explosives.

The SUPER ICE is designed for maximum operational flexibility, capable of being launched from air, ground, and sea platforms. It features advanced autonomous navigation, low-altitude terrain-following flight, all-weather operational capability, and high-precision targeting through an electro-optical system that uses image matching technology. Rafael stated that the missile's stand-off attack capability is based on proven operational foundations developed for various Rafael systems and the ICE BREAKER missile family.

The ICE BREAKER itself is described as a fifth-generation advanced cruise missile with long range and high accuracy, already serving international clients. The SUPER ICE expands these capabilities, offering a more potent strike option while maintaining compatibility with existing launch systems, mission planning, and logistics for the entire ICE BREAKER family. This launch signifies Rafael's expanded expertise in cruise missile technology, leveraging its reputation and proven technological infrastructure.

Rafael representatives highlighted that the SUPER ICE represents the most advanced generation of cruise missiles from the company, integrating capabilities to meet complex, multi-branch operational demands. They emphasized a commitment to continued development of advanced technological capabilities based on operational experience, innovation, and a deep understanding of evolving combat needs. The integration of SUPER ICE and ICE BREAKER is presented as an economically optimal operational solution, allowing for the selection of the most suitable weapon system for a given target while also offering significant savings in mission planning and life-cycle costs.