Rafael Unveils New Super Ice Cruise Missile Amid Iran Tensions
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Israeli defense firm Rafael has introduced its new Super Ice cruise missile, featuring a 453kg warhead and advanced stealth capabilities. The missile is designed for long-range strikes and can be launched from land, air, or sea. Company officials highlighted its effectiveness against distant targets and air defense systems. This development occurs shortly after Iran unveiled a new underground missile facility.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Rafael unveiled the Super Ice cruise missile with a 453kg warhead, four times larger than previous models.
- The Super Ice is designed for low-altitude, long-range flight to evade enemy radar detection.
- The missile can be launched from land, air, and sea platforms for operational flexibility.
- Rafael's Chairman called it the world's best cruise missile for destroying high-value targets.
- Previous Ice Breaker missiles were reportedly used in covert strikes against Iran.
- The announcement follows Iran's reveal of a new underground missile city.
Israeli defense contractor Rafael has unveiled its new Super Ice cruise missile, a development that comes amid heightened tensions and the possibility of renewed strikes against Iran. The missile is part of the Ice Breaker family and is designed to strike distant targets while minimizing the risk of detection by enemy radar systems.
The Super Ice is equipped with a substantial 453-kilogram warhead, four times larger than those used in previous versions of the Ice Breaker missile. These earlier missiles were reportedly employed in covert initial strikes against Iran, enabling the Israeli Air Force to hit distant targets without entering Iranian airspace when air superiority was not yet established. The new missile can be launched from various platforms, including ground launchers, fighter jets, and missile boats, offering operational flexibility.
A key feature of the Super Ice is its ability to fly at low altitudes over long distances, making it difficult for enemy radar to track. It also incorporates precise navigation systems that do not rely on GPS, allowing it to reach its target even without satellite navigation. Company officials stated that the missile is engineered to evade detection for most of its flight, with detection only likely shortly before impact, leaving little time for defense.
Rafael's Chairman, Prof. Yuval Steinitz, described the Super Ice as the world's best cruise missile, ideal for counter-fire and destroying high-value targets, including air defense systems, from long range. CEO Yoav Turgeman added that Rafael's systems have played a crucial role in recent conflicts, proving their operational importance and ability to meet complex challenges.
This announcement follows Iran's recent reveal of a new underground missile city, reportedly housing numerous ballistic and cruise missiles, including an advanced new missile whose details were not disclosed.
