The IDF intercepted a drone in Israeli territory with the Barak medium-range surface-to-air missile system on Friday, the military announced.
Developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with IAI, the MRSAM system provides advanced protection against various aerial threats.
The MRSAM system has previously completed several proof-of-concept trials and passed acceptance trials with the Indian Army back in April.
Following the successful interception, the IAI said, "The Barak system provides a robust defense against a wide range of threats, including aircraft, cruise missiles, sea-to-sea missiles, rockets, and ballistic missiles. It is fully operational with various clients and offers the most effective solution through the use of multiple interceptor types, capable of engaging targets at ranges of up to 30 km, 70 km, and 150 km."
"All intercepts are guided by an advanced radar system, a comprehensive command and control network, and versatile launchers designed to carry a range of interceptors."
"In addition to its global use, the system is actively deployed by the IDF, successfully intercepting threats in recent operations carried out by the Navy and Air Force."
"We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the team behind the Barak system for their unwavering support of the IDF, and to the soldiers who are optimally utilizing these systems in defense of Israel," the IAI concluded.
Iran continues missile barrages against Israel
In addition to drone infiltrations, Iran launched a barrage of missiles at Israel early Friday morning.
Seven people were lightly wounded while running to protected areas after one missile fell in Beersheba, according to a Soroka Medical Center spokesperson.
All the wounded were evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment, the spokesperson added.
Yonah Jeremy Bob contributed to this report.