Israeli defense company Rafael announced the development of 'Iron Leprosy,' a system designed to counter explosive drones, in partnership with SuperUAV. The system is intended for integration onto military vehicles and other platforms, the company said. Development stage and operational timeline were not disclosed.
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has unveiled a new system called 'Iron Leprosy' (צרעת הברזל), designed to counter explosive drones. The system is being developed in partnership with SuperUAV and is planned for integration onto military vehicles and other platforms. Rafael did not specify the current development stage or expected operational date.
As The Zioneer reported earlier this morning (08:05 Jerusalem), Rafael and SpearUAV revealed the 'Iron Wasp' drone interceptor system. The two announcements represent different approaches to the counter-drone challenge within Israel's defense industry.
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