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Israel's SPYDER Missile System Surpasses Iron Dome in Global Sales
How 4 Israeli newsrooms (in Hebrew, Russian) covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By דין שמואל אלמס
First reported by Channel 9 · 21 hours ago
What happened
Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is negotiating a multi-billion shekel deal to sell its SPYDER air defense system to the Czech Republic, following significant sales to Romania and other countries. The system's operational flexibility, Israeli origin, and competitive pricing are driving its global popularity.
- 01Rafael is negotiating a major SPYDER air defense system sale with the Czech Republic.
- 02The SPYDER system has achieved significant global sales, surpassing Iron Dome's export success.
- 03Its appeal stems from operational versatility and being a 100% Israeli product.
- 04Recent major deals include sales to Romania, Greece, UAE, and Morocco.
- 05Air defense systems are a key focus of Israel's growing defense exports.
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