First Operational Use of the ‘Barak’ System

During Operation Rising Lion, the Israeli Air Force’s Aerial Defense Array ‘Barak’ system intercepted a UAV that crossed into Israeli territory.

The ‘Barak’ system was developed in Israel by IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries in collaboration with the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Directorate of Defense Research & Development (DDR&D), in order to defend from aerial threats.