Official announcements from the Israeli Ministry of Defense or Israel Aerospace Industries

Israeli Navy Successfully Tests LRAD Missile from Sa’ar 6-Class Corvette, Enhances Defense Systems

Aug 2, 2024, 01:54 PM

The Israeli Navy has conducted a successful test of the LRAD missile, part of the BARAK MX air defense system, launched from a Sa’ar 6-class corvette. The test, which involved firing a precision rocket at a target representing a strategic asset, was completed with the collaboration of the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D) at the Israel Ministry of Defense and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The military confirmed that the system is now fully operational, enhancing defenses around Israel’s gas rigs.