Kenya acquires Spyder air defense system from Israel
The Kenya Defense Forces are acquiring advanced missile defense systems from Israel for Sh1 billion on credit, signaling deepening relations between the two countries.
The Spyder air defense system will be supplied by Israeli state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, which recently boasted that its equipment is capable of countering ballistic missiles.
The Spyder is a low-altitude, rapid response surface-to-air missile system designed to counter attacks by aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and precision-guided munitions.
It provides protection at different ranges against a variety of threats: UAVs, aircraft, helicopters and short-range ballistic missiles. The system intercepts threats using two families of missiles manufactured by Rafael: Python and Derby.
The Kenya Defense Forces are acquiring advanced missile defense systems from Israel for Sh1 billion on credit, signaling deepening relations between the two countries.
The Spyder air defense system will be supplied by Israeli state-owned Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, which recently boasted that its equipment is capable of countering ballistic missiles.
The Spyder is a low-altitude, rapid response surface-to-air missile system designed to counter attacks by aircraft, helicopters, UAVs and precision-guided munitions.
It provides protection at different ranges against a variety of threats: UAVs, aircraft, helicopters and short-range ballistic missiles. The system intercepts threats using two families of missiles manufactured by Rafael: Python and Derby.