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Rafael Unveils Super Ice Missile With Heavier Warhead, F-35 Compatibility

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled the Super Ice, a new cruise missile with a warhead four times heavier than its predecessor. The missile is compatible with F-35, F-16, and F-15 jets and can be launched from naval or ground platforms. It features terrain-following capabilities and advanced guidance systems. Service entry is expected in early 2027.

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Rafael unveiled the Super Ice missile, successor to the Ice Breaker, on November 10.
The Super Ice features a 450 kg warhead, four times heavier than the previous model.
The missile is compatible with F-35, F-16, and F-15 fighter jets.
It can be launched from naval or ground platforms and follows terrain at low altitudes.
The Super Ice uses autonomous navigation and electro-optical guidance systems.
Entry into service is expected in early 2027.

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Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems revealed its new Super Ice cruise missile on Tuesday, November 10. The Super Ice is the next generation of the company's Ice Breaker missile, featuring a significantly heavier warhead weighing approximately 450 kg, compared to the previous model's 113 kg. Despite the increased warhead weight, the Super Ice is designed to be compatible with F-35, F-16, and F-15 fighter jets. Rafael also stated that the missile can be launched from naval or ground platforms. The manufacturer claims the Super Ice offers improved speed and range over the Ice Breaker, which has a range exceeding 300 kilometers, though specific figures for the new missile were not disclosed. The Super Ice is engineered to follow terrain at low altitudes to minimize detection and utilizes autonomous navigation and an electro-optical guidance system that identifies targets by comparing real-time imagery with reference maps. Entry into service for the Super Ice is anticipated in early 2027.