The Barak 8 (also known as LRSAM/MRSAM) is an advanced long-range surface-to-air missile system jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and India DRDO. It provides wide-area air defense against aircraft, cruise missiles, and UAVs from both naval and land-based platforms. The missile uses active radar homing and is guided by an EL/M-2248 MF-STAR AESA radar.
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- Long range provides wide area defense coverage
- Joint Israel-India development ensures continuous upgrades
- Active radar homing enables fire-and-forget terminal phase
- Deployed on both naval and land platforms
- Complex integration requires advanced radar infrastructure
- High interceptor cost per engagement
- Dual-nation development can complicate export controls
- Newer threats may require further missile upgrades
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