Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, a leading Israeli defense technology company, on Wednesday announced the development of an advanced missile interceptor dubbed “Sky Sonic,” described as a groundbreaking defensive response to the growing threat of hypersonic missiles.

The revolutionary system will be officially unveiled for the first time next week at the Paris Air Show, one of the world’s largest aerospace exhibitions.

Rafael’s “Sky Sonic” interceptor represents a major technological leap in hypersonic missile defense. It is designed with exceptional maneuverability and high-speed capabilities, allowing it to effectively neutralize hypersonic missiles – which travel at ten times the speed of sound – with unmatched precision and stealth.

Over the past years, the threat posed by hypersonic missiles has escalated, necessitating proactive measures to safeguard national security. Rafael is at the forefront of developing an effective solution to counter hypersonic threats, already known for its pioneering contributions in the field of defense systems such as the renowned "Iron Dome," "David's Sling," and the cutting-edge "Iron Beam" laser-based system.

Rafael has identified a marked increase and arousing interest in the international arena with proven operational capabilities and a geopolitical reality that has created many opportunities,” Rafael’s chairman Dr. Yuval Steinitz said at a press briefing.

“We are following the developments and emerging threats in the current security context and are developing the most advanced defense systems. Project ‘Sky Sonic’ is an innovative, unique development of its kind for the hypersonic weapon threat.”

Hypersonic missiles are the latest weapon in the evolution of arms, designed to beat interception systems like the Iron Dome. They encompass a new family of threats – including hypersonic atmospheric cruise missiles, gliders, and cruisers that travel at incredible speeds while maintaining exceptional accuracy and maneuverability. Unlike ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles have the ability to change their course mid-flight.

Consequently, a successful defense against hypersonic threats requires a multifaceted approach that involves not only countering their speed but also effectively tracking, detecting, and intercepting their unpredictable flight paths.

Last week, Iran unveiled their new “Fattah” advanced hypersonic missile which can reportedly reach a range of up to 870 miles and is able to evade "all enemy air defense systems."

It was the first time Tehran had presented a hypersonic missile capable of reaching a speed five times greater than the speed of sound. The missile would also be able to perform erratic maneuvers inside and outside the Earth's atmosphere to thwart any type of air defense.

We are coming to the air show with Rafael's vast and impressive portfolio that includes systems that are at the forefront of technology. We at Rafael believe that even the seemingly impossible can be done. We have proven this in the past and will continue to prove it in the future,” said Maj. Gen. Yoav Har Even, CEO of Rafael.

“The orders for these systems are breaking records, and for the first time, we stand on a backlog of orders of over [$11 billion]... Rafael continues to be a significant pillar in the security of the State of Israel."

Developing a comprehensive defensive response to hypersonic threats presents numerous complex challenges, including detection and tracking difficulties that necessitate a synchronized sensor system capable of accurately identifying and locating the threat throughout its trajectory. Furthermore, accurate trajectory prediction demands an interceptor that can swiftly reach the target, minimizing uncertainty associated with the target's location. Lastly, the interceptor must exhibit exceptional maneuverability and operate on a non-ballistic trajectory to effectively pursue and neutralize the hypersonic threat.

"We continue to look ahead and develop the next generations of systems to defend against the threats of tomorrow,” said Brig. Gen. Pini Yungman, vice president and head of the air defense division at Rafael.

The Paris Air Show will provide a platform for Rafael to showcase its wide range of advanced systems and capabilities. Following a four-year hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, the show will feature for the first time unique Rafael solutions and systems. Visitors to the company’s pavilion will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the "Iron Dome" system, the "David's Sling" system, the "Iron Beam" laser air defense system, as well as advanced features of the "SPIKE" missiles integrated with combat helicopters, supplementary systems for aerial platforms, and much more.



https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/israel/defense/1686751609-a-response-to-iran-israeli-defense-tech-firm-unveils-sky-sonic-hypersonic-missile-interceptor

Israel always have an answer to every threat posed by Iran and its allies.

The Race continuous; Now leading Nations can start development of new Missiles that can outsmart the Sky-sonic defense system.
If Hypersonic missile can travel 10x the speed of sound, change trajectory and still maintain precision then the next group of missile can only be better imagined.

While some countries has key in to this competition of arm race for the protection of their sovereignty, some part of the world leaders are embezzling money meant for national development, Leaving the citizens to the mercy of the developed nations.

Well, A wise man said; " Once there's life there's hope", We look forward to a day Nigeria will send our indigenous company to unveil our home made tech to scare away our Enemies.

Ok. All of be making weapons o.

I was surprised when I saw this on YouTube some hours ago.Unlike the US, one thing Israel doesn't have or can't afford is complacency. They already have the most defended airspace in the world and now they have taken it a giant leap further with this. Israel's David Sljng could take out whatever hypersonic Iran has to offer, but Israel doesn't take chances.

It's interesting they foresaw the gap in hypersonic defense and began this project three years ago and even the US is now interested in this technology.

For people who think Israeli technological edge is because the US supplies them weapons this is your lesson that Israel is a forerunner. The US, Russia and China has nothing close to this technology.

Lalasticlala nplmod

Just because Iran unveiled a hypersonic missile a week ago? Has Israel tried to build one before even thinking of building a system that can intercept it.

A country that said last week that it is not afraid of any weapon unveiled by Iran has come up with an urgent and quick hypersonic missile interceptor after a week of Iran's unveiling of hypersonic missile.

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ekineme:


Well, A wise man said; " Once there's life there's hope", We look forward to a day Nigeria will send our indigenous company to unveil our home made tech to scare away our Enemies.

Nigeria has no need for cutting edge defense, we really don't have enemies beyond goat and cow herding terrorists in the north. You don't need f35, s400 to deal with those. All Nigeria's military needs is a military optimised for Insurgency fighting.
With two squadrons of 4th Gen fighters Nigeria becomes a dominant airforce in Sub-Saharan. So let's leave all those expensive gadget to countries who have real battles to fight. Let's focus on infrastructure, economy, healthcare and education.

dermmy:
Just because Iran unveiled hypersonic missile a week ago? Has Israel tried to build one before even thinking of building a system that can intercept it.

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How does Iran know it can outsmart Isreali air defence. Have they witnessed David Sling, Patriot, Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 in action to know if Fattah can actually blitz through.

Everything is theoretical, but I certainly trust Israel's theory than Iran's theory.

barojana:


Nigeria has no need for cutting edge defense, we really don't have enemies beyond goat and cow herding terrorists in the north. You don't need f35, s400 to deal with those. All Nigeria's military needs is a military optimised for Insurgency fighting.
With two squadrons of 4th Gen fighters Nigeria becomes a dominant airforce in Sub-Saharan. So let's leave all those expensive gadget to countries who have real battles to fight. Let's focus on infrastructure, economy, healthcare and education.

in other words, you are advocating that Nigeria should remain a local champion without any international influence that could create enemies, without any say in any important world event . When you have influence in world politics, you are bound to make enemies, when you are a real economic giant unlike the paper giant we claim in Africa, you are bound to make enemies. Bakassi peninsula was given to Cameroun because the world powers saw Nigeria incapable of fighting to protect it from being stolen from her. Gulf of guinea doesn't belong to anybody because Nigeria has no capability to claim it as her own . A country that knows its salt must be capable of defending itself militarily from both internal and external forces, advocating for only internal defensive capabilities is a mentality for a country that wants to remain at the bottom

oz4real83:
in other words, you are advocating that Nigeria should remain a local champion without any international influence that could create enemies, without any say in any important world event . When you have influence in world politics, you are bound to make enemies, when you are a real economic giant unlike the paper giant we claim in Africa, you are bound to make enemies. A country that knows its salt must be capable of defending itself militarily from both internal and external forces, advocating for only internal defensive capabilities is a mentality for a country that wants to remain at the bottom

That's it bro. Build a military that can stave off attack from mighty external power then you won't have problem dealing with internal insurgencies. I don't know what Egyptian military would have looked like if they had such mentality.

barojana:
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How does Iran know it can outsmart Isreali air defence. Have they witnessed David Sling, Patriot, Arrow 2 and Arrow 3 in action to know if Fattah can actually blitz through.

Everything is theoretical, but I certainly trust Israel's theory than Iran's theory.

David Sling, Arrow 2 and 3 aren't built to handle hypersonic threat. And Israel's missile and missile defence programme are built in partnership with US defence companies. Like you said "everything is theoretical" but Iran has unrivaled missile programme in the Middle East.

I wonder oooo

dermmy:
Just because Iran unveiled a hypersonic missile a week ago? Has Israel tried to build one before even thinking of building a system that can intercept it.

How can u create an interceptor when u don't have a hypersonic missile which kind fuckery b this unveil a hypersonic missile b4 showing us an interceptor

Hamxas:
How can u create an interceptor when u don't have a hypersonic missile which kind fuckery b this unveil a hypersonic missile b4 showing us an interceptor

does Nigeria make phones, cars and other high end technologies? How are they able to repair even when they don't make these things? 🙄. Just release iphone 14, 15 or any iphones today and see if Nigerians won't be able to repair it by tomorrow . Your analogy isn't entirely accurate. If Nigeria with less knowledge and exposure can do it, then Israel can do more.

Hamxas:
How can u create an interceptor when u don't have a hypersonic missile which kind fuckery b this unveil a hypersonic missile b4 showing us an interceptor

In the event of a direct war against either of us or Israel
One can not rule out the possibility of new lethal weapons that remain classified
Unlike russia, China and Iran that makes all the noise

What did israel use in testing the interceptor?

dermmy:


David Sling, Arrow 2 and 3 aren't built to handle hypersonic threat. And Israel's missile and missile defence programme are built in partnership with US defence companies. Like you said "everything is theoretical" but Iran has unrivaled missile programme in the Middle East.

Because Fattah is likely just similar to Kinzhal or the Iskander - M variant, which are slightly maneuverable at certain trajectories but not at all their flight phases. Thus it could likely could be handled by David Sling as much as Patriot handled Kinzhal.

David Sling interceptors are called Stunner missiles and fly at Mach 7 (anything faster than Mach 5 is theoretically hypersonic) and are incredibly maneuverable, thus would be capable of taking down what Iran or Russia currently offers. I have heard that China DF21 hypersonic maybe a bit more challenging to intercept. But the SkySonic is designed to challenge those futuristic threat.

oz4real83:
in other words, you are advocating that Nigeria should remain a local champion without any international influence that could create enemies, without any say in any important world event . When you have influence in world politics, you are bound to make enemies, when you are a real economic giant unlike the paper giant we claim in Africa, you are bound to make enemies. Bakassi peninsula was given to Cameroun because the world powers saw Nigeria incapable of fighting to protect it from being stolen from her. Gulf of guinea doesn't belong to anybody because Nigeria has no capability to claim it as her own . A country that knows its salt must be capable of defending itself militarily from both internal and external forces, advocating for only internal defensive capabilities is a mentality for a country that wants to remain at the bottom

There's nothing Nigeria could field short of nuclear weapons that the United Nations Security Council would fear. If you like, have hundreds of SAM sites, fighter jets etc. Go and ask Iraq what it suffered when it tried to steal Kuwaiti oil fields and the Americans decided to go to war. They were destroyed. If Nigeria wants to fight Cameroon, no problem. But there's nothing you'd field that would make France run away.

barojana:
I was surprised when I saw this on YouTube some hours ago.Unlike the US, one thing Israel doesn't have or can't afford is complacency. They already have the most defended airspace in the world and now they have taken it a giant leap further with this. Israel's David Sljng could take out whatever hypersonic Iran has to offer, but Israel doesn't take chances.

It's interesting they foresaw the gap in hypersonic defense and began this project three years ago and even the US is now interested in this technology.

For people who think Israeli technological edge is because the US supplies them weapons this is your lesson that Israel is a forerunner. The US, Russia and China has nothing close to this technology.

Lalasticlala nplmod

Give it to jews and Japanese. Historically they value education and hard work. Even US pay for innovation from Japan and Israel.

barojana:


There's nothing Nigeria could field short of nuclear weapons that the United Nations Security Council would fear. If you like, have hundreds of SAM sites, fighter jets etc. Go and ask Iraq what it suffered when it tried to steal Kuwaiti oil fields and the Americans decided to go to war. They were destroyed. If Nigeria wants to fight Cameroon, no problem. But there's nothing you'd field that would make France run away.

story story, don't bring Iraq into the situation, Saddam Hussein had more barks than bite, he didn't have the capability of what he was boasting of, if russia had no great military capability, it would have been invaded since its war with Ukraine started. China would have faced the same thing, same with north Korea. The world creates room for negotiations when it perceives you to be a strong country with real military capacity\capability but invades you when you are weak just like in Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan etc

barojana:


Because Fattah is likely just similar to Kinzhal or the Iskander - M variant, which are slightly maneuverable at certain trajectories but not at all their flight phases. Thus it could likely could be handled by David Sling as much as Patriot handled Kinzhal.

David Sling interceptors are called Stunner missiles and fly at Mach 7 (anything faster than Mach 5 is theoretically hypersonic) and are incredibly maneuverable, thus would be capable of taking down what Iran or Russia currently offers. I have heard that China DF21 hypersonic maybe a bit more challenging to intercept. But the SkySonic is designed to challenge those futuristic threat.

Patriot handled Kinzhal? And you believed that.

dermmy:


Patriot handled Kinzhal? And you believed that.

They can believe any thing the west cook.

dermmy:


Patriot handled Kinzhal? And you believed that.

It did. If it didn't and Kinzhal destroyed Patriot then Kyiv would be rubble right now. But as we speak Kyiv is still intercepting missiles above Kyiv.

barojana:

It did. If it didn't and Kinzhal destroyed Patriot then Kyiv would be rubble right now. But as we speak Kyiv is still intercepting missiles above Kyiv.

you believe all this western news lol Ukraine can always say they intercepted it then why are they asking for more weapons and defense systems lol if the weapons you have ask for was given to you and it was not destroyed by Russia you won't ask for more

barojana:

It did. If it didn't and Kinzhal destroyed Patriot then Kyiv would be rubble right now. But as we speak Kyiv is still intercepting missiles above Kyiv.

Russia keeps destroying the Patriot systems including every other defence systems sent by NATO countries like France, Germany, United Kingdom. A week ago pentagon earmarked another $2bn for new defence systems for Ukraine. Check the link below.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-pentagon-readies-new-2-bln-ukraine-air-defense-package-bloomberg-news-2023-06-09/

sooner or later, the actual TRUTHs would come to light

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dermmy:
Just because Iran unveiled a hypersonic missile a week ago? Has Israel tried to build one before even thinking of building a system that can intercept it.

A country that said last week that it is not afraid of any weapon unveiled by Iran has come up with an urgent and quick hypersonic missile interceptor after a week of Iran's unveiling of hypersonic missile.

Oil dey ur head ma broda.

An intercepting missile must at least be as fast as the missile it is intercepting for it to have any remote chance of success. Why many idiots here actually believe that a country (Israel) that does not have a hypersonic missile is able to "unveil" a hypersonic missiles Interceptor is beyond me.

cl0r0x:
What did israel use in testing the interceptor?

Good Question!

dermmy:


Russia keeps destroying the Patriot systems including every other defence systems sent by NATO countries like France, Germany, United Kingdom. A week ago pentagon earmarked another $2bn for new defence systems for Ukraine. Check the link below.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-pentagon-readies-new-2-bln-ukraine-air-defense-package-bloomberg-news-2023-06-09/

You've problem with understanding.

bassdow:
sooner or later, the actual TRUTHs would come to light

I know you're praying it's false 😂😂😂😂