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Israel Unveils New 'SUPER ICE' Missile Amid Iran Tensions
On Wednesday, Israeli defense contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled its new SUPER ICE long-range cruise missile. The advanced weapon system is designed to overcome radar detection and engage strategic targets in challenging environments with significantly increased destructive power.
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- 01Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled its new SUPER ICE long-range cruise missile on Wednesday.
- 02The SUPER ICE features a warhead weighing approximately 1,000 pounds, nearly four times larger than its predecessors.
- 03The missile can be launched from air, ground, and sea platforms, including aircraft and naval vessels.
- 04It utilizes advanced autonomous navigation resistant to jamming and an electro-optical homing system for high-precision targeting.
- 05Rafael Chairman Yuval Steinitz called the SUPER ICE the world's best cruise missile for engaging strategic targets.
- 06The company has not disclosed details regarding its customers, operational status, or whether the IDF has acquired the system.
The SUPER ICE features a warhead weighing approximately 1,000 pounds (500 kg) of standard explosives, which is nearly four times larger than its predecessors in the ICE BREAKER missile family. The missile can be launched from air, ground, and sea platforms, including aircraft, naval vessels, and ground launchers, offering maximum operational flexibility.
According to Rafael, the missile boasts advanced autonomous navigation resistant to jamming, low-altitude terrain-following flight, all-weather operational capability, and high-precision targeting through an electro-optical homing system that uses image matching technology. Rafael Chairman Yuval Steinitz described the weapon as the world's best cruise missile for engaging strategic targets.
The development comes amid a global increase in military spending and investment in long-range strike capabilities. Rafael has not yet disclosed details about its customers, operational status, or whether the IDF is among its clients.
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