Rafael Advanced Defense Systems transfers SPYDER SAMs with I-Derby-MR missiles to the Philippines

The Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has transferred the first batch of SPYDER surface-to-air missile systems to the Philippines.

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This was reported by the Asia Pacific Defense Journal. These are two batteries of special version SPYDER Philippines Air Defense System (SPADS). This version differs from the ordinary one by having a different surveillance and fire control radar, as well as I-Derby-MR missiles with increased range and launch speed from the vertical launchers. By the end of the year another battery is to be handed over to the Philippines.

By the way, except for the SPYDER SAM, the Philippines also received the second transport aircraft C295W.

Flashback

SPYDER is a short range surface-to-air missile system of Israel. The complex includes a reconnaissance and control center, self-propelled launchers with four transport and launch containers and transport-loading vehicles. The SAM is capable of destroying airplanes, helicopters, UAVs and cruise missiles up to 60 km away.

Source: Asia Pacific Defense Journal