Israel will supply Barak-MX missile defense systems to Azerbaijan
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As part of a new agreement between the Israeli and Azerbaijani defense ministries, the state-owned defense concern Aviation Industry (IAI) is committed to supplying Baku with Barak-8 missile defense systems for a total of $1.2 billion.
Earlier this year, the Barak-MX system’s capabilities were demonstrated in Azerbaijan, including battery deployment and successful interceptions of missiles of varying ranges.
Barak MX is a modular mobile air defense system capable of protecting against missiles of various modifications, as well as against airborne objects such as airplanes, helicopters and UAVs. The system includes three types of interceptor missiles with different ranges: up to 35 km, up to 70 km and up to 150 km. It is important to note that Barak MX can be installed on ship platforms.
At the time of signing the agreement, the IDF Navy remains the sole operator of the system. In addition, Morocco and Colombia have also expressed interest in the system, but the deal with Colombia is frozen due to the anti-Israeli stance of the new government in Bogota.
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