Israeli defence company Rafael showcased integrated air and missile defence systems and is hopeful of the Indian armed forces looking at their capabilities.

The highlight of the show included Iron Dome, a combat proven active defence system against short range artillery rockets; David’s Sling (Stunner), a multi-mission, multi-platform interceptor; Spyder SR/MR (short-range/medium-range); Python-5, full sphere air-to-air missile and air defence; Derby – beyond visual range air-to-air missileand air defence missile; and MIC4AD – modular, integrated C4I air and missile defence sytem.

The Israeli company has displayed these and a lot of interest has been generated within the armed forces for the systems and the company is all ready to fulfil India’s defence requirements.

The Iron Dome, a spokesperson of Rafael, said, was a dual system which addressed short range rockets, artillery shells and mortars and was also an airdefence option. “We are ready to cooperate with India on any of the programmes.”

The Spyder short-range had 20 km reach and the medium-range had 50 km interceptor range and they were all based on the same operation concepts.