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Israel Aerospace Barak-1 Interceptors Demolish Four Target Missiles

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Monday, November 3rd, 2008

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Barak-1 interceptors shot down four out of four target missiles in live fire tests involving three ships from two navies, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced. The Barak-1s operated on ships in the Israeli Navy and a foreign naval customer. Tests included use of fire control radars and three different surveillance radars produced by the IAI ELTA Systems Group. Barak-1 missiles successfully shot down all incoming attack missiles. The tests were performed by two different navies from three ships (two firings…

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