Barak 8

Barak 8 is loosely based on the original Barak 1 missile and is expected to feature a more advanced seeker, alongside range extensions that will move it closer to medium range naval systems like the RIM-162 ESSM or even the SM-2 Standard. Israel successfully tested the improved Barak II missile on July 30, 2009. The radar system provides 360 degree coverage and the missiles can take down an incoming missile as close as 500 meters away from the ship. Each Barak system (missile container, radar, computers and installation) costs about $24 million.{{cite news |title=India, Israel tie up on next-gen Barak missiles in 2000 |author=Shiv Aroor |publisher=ExpressIndia.com |url=http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=62510 |date=2006-02-07 |access-date=2008-03-30 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080510052719/http://www.expressindia.com/news/fullstory.php?newsid=62510 |archive-date=2008-05-10 }} Parallel to the Barak-8, IAI has completed development and is manufacturing the Barak MX system that broadens the Barak into a multi-layered air defense system employing unified smart launchers carrying Short, Medium, and Extended-Range interceptors. The Smart Launcher supports flexible deployment architecture for land and naval applications. Unlike the Barak-8 system, the interceptors, and sensors were developed exclusively by IAI to meet specific requirements from domestic and foreign customers.{{cite web |title=Barak MX System |url=https://www.iai.co.il/p/barak-mx-system/ |website=IAI}}

The joint development of the LR-SAM missile (then named Barak-II) began in 2006 with an investment of {{INRConvert|2500|c|lk=on|year=2006}}. The missile is meant to be deployed on Project 15A destroyers which would enter service from 2012 onwards. The missile could be delivered to the Indian Armed Forces by 2013.{{Cite web |date=2010-05-28 |title=Indo-Israeli missile successfully test-fired: DRDO chief |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/latest-headlines/story/indo-israeli-missile-successfully-test-fired-drdo-chief-75353-2010-05-27 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240606003426/https://www.indiatoday.in/latest-headlines/story/indo-israeli-missile-successfully-test-fired-drdo-chief-75353-2010-05-27 |archive-date=2024-06-06 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=India Today |language=en}}

As reported in late May 2010, another contract, worth {{INRConvert|10000|c|lk=off|year=2009}}, was signed that year for the development of another variant – Medium Range SAM (MR-SAM) for the Indian Air Force to replace their in-service Pechora missiles. Another variant planned was 100-km range theatre defence version called the Extended Range SAM for the Project 15B destroyers.

As per a report on 1 July 2010, replying to a query on the Indo-Israeli joint venture to develop a medium range surface-to-air missile, DRDO chief V. K. Saraswat told The Economic Times, "More than 70 per cent of the content in the missile being developed with Israel would be indigenous."{{Cite news |date=2010-07-01 |title=Missile defence system to be test fired in August: DRDO chief |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/missile-defence-system-to-be-test-fired-in-august-drdo-chief/articleshow/6115479.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811214042/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6115479.cms |archive-date=2010-08-11 |access-date=2025-01-17 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}

As per a report in 2017, the development of the missile is taking place in India including cooperation the development of the homing system.{{Cite news |title=India's Modi approves NIS 9.4 billion missile deal with Israel |url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/indias-modi-approves-nis-9-4-billion-missile-deal-with-israel/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170224024405/http://www.timesofisrael.com/indias-modi-approves-nis-9-4-billion-missile-deal-with-israel/ |archive-date=2017-02-24 |access-date=2017-02-24 |newspaper=The Times of Israel |language=en-US}}

On 3 October 2024, Bharat Electronics and Israel Aerospace Industries announced the formation of joint venture BEL IAI AeroSystems. It will serve as the exclusive point of contact for technical and maintenance related life cycle support of MR-SAM in Indian Armed Forces.{{Cite web |last=Grevatt |first=Jon |date=2024-10-01 |title=Indian, Israeli companies set up firm to support MRSAM |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/industry/indian-israeli-companies-set-up-firm-to-support-mrsam |access-date=2024-10-03 |website=Janes |language=en}}

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The Barak 8 has a length of about 4.5 meters, a diameter of 0.225 meters at missile body, and 0.54 meters at the booster stage, a wingspan of 0.94 meters and weighs 275 kg including a 60 kg warhead which detonates at proximity. The missile has maximum speed of Mach 2 with a maximum operational range of 70 km,{{cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/barak-8-missile-to-be-test-fired-this-month-1202954|title=Barak 8 Missile to Be Test-Fired This Month|date=2 August 2015|agency=NDTV|access-date=30 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304072656/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/barak-8-missile-to-be-test-fired-this-month-1202954|archive-date=4 March 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.janes.com/article/48810/indian-navy-to-start-fitting-barak-8-naval-sam-by-end-of-year|title=Indian Navy to start fitting Barak-8 naval SAM by end of year|date=8 February 2015|agency=IHS Janes|access-date=30 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806105535/http://www.janes.com/article/48810/indian-navy-to-start-fitting-barak-8-naval-sam-by-end-of-year|archive-date=6 August 2015}} which was later increased to ~90 km,{{cite news|title=India commissions second Kolkata-class destroyer|url=http://www.janes.com/article/54950/india-commissions-second-kolkata-class-destroyer|work=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly|publisher=Jane's Information Group|date=29 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160123044942/http://www.janes.com/article/54950/india-commissions-second-kolkata-class-destroyer|archive-date=23 January 2016}} which was later further increased to 100 km.[http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151128/jsp/nation/story_55591.jsp#.VoO8K0vraSE Israel ship missile test for India] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161104040421/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1151128/jsp/nation/story_55591.jsp |date=2016-11-04 }}, The Telegraph, 28 November 2015[https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Gen-Next-missile-defence-shield-built-by-Israel-and-India-clears-first-hurdle/articleshow/49955127.cms Gen Next missile defence shield built by Israel and India clears first hurdle], The Times of India, 28 November 2015 Barak 8 features a dual pulse rocket motor as well as thrust vector control, and possesses high degrees of maneuverability at target interception range. A second motor is fired during the terminal phase, at which stage the active radar seeker is activated to home in on to the enemy track. Barak 8 has been designed to counter a wide variety of airborne threats, such as anti-ship missiles, aircraft, UAVs drones and supersonic missiles.{{Cite web|url =http://www.iai.co.il/2013/34408-36713-en/IAI.aspx|title =Naval Barak-8|url-status =live|archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20150427133217/http://www.iai.co.il/2013/34408-36713-en/IAI.aspx|archive-date =2015-04-27}} When coupled with a modern air-defence system and multi-function surveillance track and guidance radars, such as the EL/M-2248 MF-STAR AESA on board Kolkata-class destroyers, Barak 8 enables the capability to simultaneously engage multiple targets during saturation attacks.[http://www.iai.co.il/sip_storage/FILES/2/35042.pdf IAI PDF - Barak 8] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706174836/http://www.iai.co.il/sip_storage/FILES/2/35042.pdf |date=2015-07-06 }}, iai.co.il The aerodynamic characterization research was conducted at the National Aerospace Laboratories' 1.2m Trisonic Wind Tunnel Facility.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-06 |title=Bengaluru: 1.2m trisonic wind tunnel at National Aerospace Laboratories completes 55 years of service |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/bengaluru-12m-trisonic-wind-tunnel-at-national-aerospace-laboratories-completes-55-years-of-service20220606001500/ |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=ANI |language=en}}

Israel Aerospace Industries describe Barak 8 as "an advanced, long-range missile defense and air defense system" with its main features being:[http://www.iai.co.il/34408-36713-en/BusinessAreas_NavalSystems_NavalBarak8.aspx IAI - Naval Barak 8] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207202525/http://www.iai.co.il/34408-36713-en/BusinessAreas_NavalSystems_NavalBarak8.aspx |date=2012-02-07 }} Israel Aerospace Industries

• Long Range
• Two way data link (GPS S band)
• Active Radar Seeker Missile
• 360-degree coverage
• Smokeless propulsion
• Thrust vector control
• Dual pulse propulsion
• Vertical Launch
• Multiple Simultaneous Engagements
• Point defence anti-ballistic missile

A land-based Firing Unit (FU) or a Battery consists of 1 Combat Management System (CMS), 1 Mobile Power System (MPS), 1 Advanced Long Range Radar, 1 Radar Power System (RPS), 3 Mobile Launcher Systems (MLS), 3 Reloader Vehicles (RV), Field Service Vehicle (FSV) and missiles.{{Cite web |date=2021-09-09 |title=DRDO hands over air defence missile (MRSAM) System to Indian Air Force in presence of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1753559 |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=Press Information Bureau}}{{Cite web |title=MR-SAM: Boosting Efficacy of India’s Air Defence |url=https://chanakyaforum.com/mr-sam-boosting-efficacy-of-indias-air-defence/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=Chanakya Forum |language=en-US}} Each launcher will have eight such missiles in two stacks and are launched in a canister configuration. As for ship-based launchers, the missiles are similarly stored in a 2×4 vertical launching system (VLS) modules.{{Cite news |title=Israel Aerospace gets $630m missile defense deal for Indian Navy |url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-aerospace-gets-630m-missile-defense-deal-for-indian-navy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170521143031/http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-aerospace-gets-630m-missile-defense-deal-for-indian-navy/ |archive-date=2017-05-21 |access-date=2017-05-21 |work=The Times of Israel |language=en-US}}

• Medium Range-Surface to Air Missile (MR-SAM): The land-based configuration of the missile used by the Indian Air Force and Indian Army. It consists of a command and control system, tracking radar, missile and mobile launcher systems. The system is also fitted with an advanced radio frequency (RF) Seeker. It has a range of 70 km according to the manufacturer IAI.{{Cite web |title=BARAK LR (LRAD) |url=https://www.iai.co.il/p/barak-lrad |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=www.iai.co.il}}{{Cite news |date=2017-02-03 |title=BARAK Missile System |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1481713 |access-date=2025-01-16 |language=en}}
• Long Range-Surface to Air Missile (LR-SAM): The ship launched version used by the Indian Navy with an enhanced range of 100 km capable of engaging targets like missiles, fighter aircraft, maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), helicopter and sea-skimming missile.{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2019-01-27 |title=India display new MRSAM surface-to-air missile system - MilitaryLeak.COM |url=https://militaryleak.com/2019/01/27/india-display-new-mrsam-surface-to-air-missile-system/?amp=1 |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=militaryleak.com |language=en-US}} The LRSAM system includes multiple systems like advanced phased-array radars (MF-STAR), command and control systems, launchers (2×4 configuration), and missiles with advanced radio-frequency (RF) seekers.
• Barak-8ER: An ER (extended range) variant of the Barak 8 is under development, which will see the missiles maximum range increased to 150 km. Designed to engage multiple beyond visual range threats, the low launch signature Barak-8ER is understood to retain the same autopilot/inertial navigation system and active radar seeker guidance as the Barak-8, although some modifications to the software and to the missile control surfaces are likely. The booster increases the length of the missile at launch from its current 4.5 m to nearly 6 m, although the length in flight after the booster has been jettisoned may be slightly less than the base Barak-8 missile, if a TVC is not present. The missile diameter and fin spans are thought to be the same as the base Barak-8. The booster weight is currently unknown, although the missile's weight after the booster has been jettisoned is the same as that for the current Barak-8 configuration. Levy said that initial operational capability (IOC) for Barak-8ER will first be declared for the naval variant, followed by IOC for the land variant. He declined to comment on a launch customer for Barak-8ER, but noted "existing Barak-8 customers will be interested in this configuration because it offers additional capability to their current system".{{cite web |url=http://www.janes.com/article/53532/iai-en-route-to-extended-range-barak-8er |title=IAI en route to extended range Barak-8ER - IHS Jane's 360 |date=2015-08-10 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808031154/http://www.janes.com/article/53532/iai-en-route-to-extended-range-barak-8er|archive-date=8 August 2016}}

Israel Aerospace Industries has its own brochure for its variants of Barak-8, stylized as the BARAK MX. Not many characteristics are formally described, however, the Israeli firm introduces its BARAK MX with 3 major versions:{{Cite web |title=BARAK MX System |url=https://www.iai.co.il/p/barak-mx-system |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Israel Aerospace Industries}}

• BARAK MR (MRAD): 35 km-ranged version using a single-pulse rocket motor.{{Cite web |title=BARAK MR (MRAD) Short-Medium Range Robust Interceptor |url=https://www.iai.co.il/p/barak-mrad |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Israel Aerospace Industries}}
• BARAK LR (LRAD): 70 km-ranged version using a dual-pulse rocket motor.{{Cite web |title=BARAK LR (LRAD) Long Range Robust Interceptor |url=https://www.iai.co.il/p/barak-lrad |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Israel Aerospace Industries}}
• BARAK ER: 150 km-ranged version with a booster in addition to the existing dual-pulse motor. With enhanced anti-tactical ballistic missiles capabilities.{{Cite web |title=BARAK ER Extended Range Interceptor |url=https://www.iai.co.il/p/barak-er |access-date=2024-12-25 |website=Israel Aerospace Industries}}

• On 14 May 2010, the LR-SAM (also called Barak-II during that time) was successfully test fired in Israel at an electronic target and met its initial objectives. The second test of the missile was planned to be held in India sometime later that same year.
• On 10 November 2014, the Barak 8 was successfully test fired in Israel with all integrated operational components for both marine and land systems. "The current test validated all components of the weapon system to the satisfaction of the customer representatives". It was the first involving a full operational scenario.{{cite web |url = http://www.armyrecognition.com/november_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/successful_comprehensive_trial_for_iais_barak-8_defense_missile_system_.html |title= Successful comprehensive trial for IAI's Barak-8 defense missile system |website= Army recognition |date= 2014-11-11 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141114022235/http://www.armyrecognition.com/november_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/successful_comprehensive_trial_for_iais_barak-8_defense_missile_system_.html |archive-date=November 14, 2014 }} The scenario began with launching the target. After being detected by the system's radar, the weapon system calculated the optimal interception point, launched the Barak 8 missile into its operational trajectory that acquired the target, and successfully intercepted it. All the weapon system's components met the test's goals successfully.{{cite web |url=http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2014-news/november-2014-navy-naval-forces-maritime-industry-technology-security-global-news/2169-israel-aerospace-industries-iai-successfully-tested-the-barak-8-air-a-missile-defense-system.html |title=Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) Successfully Tested the Barak-8 Air & Missile Defense System |website=www.navyrecognition.com|date=2014-11-13 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129022831/http://www.navyrecognition.com/index.php/news/defence-news/year-2014-news/november-2014-navy-naval-forces-maritime-industry-technology-security-global-news/2169-israel-aerospace-industries-iai-successfully-tested-the-barak-8-air-a-missile-defense-system.html |archive-date=November 29, 2014 }}
• On 26 November 2015, a successful test was conducted against a fast-moving jet-powered drone by the Israeli Sa'ar 5-class corvette INS Lahav. This was also the first test done from a naval ship, and also confirmed the range extension from the previous 70 km to ~100 km.{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/world/world-news/israel-tests-barak-8-missile-co-developed-with-india/|title=Israel tests Barak-8 missile co-developed with India|date=27 November 2015|access-date=30 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404025643/http://indianexpress.com/article/world/world-news/israel-tests-barak-8-missile-co-developed-with-india/|archive-date=4 April 2016}}
• On 29 and 30 December 2015, the Indian Navy successfully test-fired Barak 8 LRSAM from INS Kolkata (D63).{{Cite web|title = Indian Navy test-fires surface-to-air missile developed with Israel|url = http://www.mid-day.com/articles/indian-navy-test-fires-surface-to-air-missile-developed-with-israel/16815191|website = mid-day| date=29 December 2015 |access-date = 2015-12-29|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160304080236/http://www.mid-day.com/articles/indian-navy-test-fires-surface-to-air-missile-developed-with-israel/16815191|archive-date = 2016-03-04}}{{Cite news|title = Indian Navy test-fires missile developed with Israel| newspaper=Business Standard India | date=29 December 2015 |url = http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/indian-navy-test-fires-missile-developed-with-israel-115122900967_1.html|access-date = 2015-12-29|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151231220739/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/indian-navy-test-fires-missile-developed-with-israel-115122900967_1.html|archive-date = 2015-12-31}} Two missiles were fired at high speed targets, during naval exercises undertaken in the Arabian Sea.{{Cite web|title=Indian Navy successfully test fires surface-to-air missile Barak-8 |url=http://www.brahmand.com/news/Indian-Navy-successfully-test-fires-surfacetoair-missile-Barak8/14524/1/10.html |website=www.brahmand.com |access-date=2015-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108204419/http://brahmand.com/news/Indian-Navy-successfully-test-fires-surfacetoair-missile-Barak8/14524/1/10.html |archive-date=2016-01-08 }}{{Cite web|title = Proud Moment. Indian Navy Tests The Most Formidable Missile In Its Arsenal|url = http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/proud-moment-indian-navy-tests-the-most-formidable-missile-in-its-arsenal-248917.html|website = indiatimes.com| date=30 December 2015 |access-date = 2015-12-30|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151230233030/http://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/proud-moment-indian-navy-tests-the-most-formidable-missile-in-its-arsenal-248917.html|archive-date = 2015-12-30}}

File:INS Kolkata firing a Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile.png firing a Barak 8 LRSAM]]

• On 30 June 2016, India test-fired a land based version of the Barak 8 surface-to-air missile for the first time from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, successfully hitting the target pilotless target aircraft (PTA) at 8:15 AM IST.{{Cite web|url=http://odishatv.in/odisha/body-slider/barak-8-missile-test-fired-from-chandipur-153434/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160724182809/http://odishatv.in/odisha/body-slider/barak-8-missile-test-fired-from-chandipur-153434/|title=Barak-8 missile test-fired from Chandipur|archive-date=July 24, 2016}} the missile was again test fired for second time around noon where it again successfully hit a pilotless target aircraft over the Bay of Bengal. The test-firing of the missile was jointly carried out by Indian defence personnel, DRDO and IAI.{{Cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/indias-newly-developed-surface-to-air-missile-successfully-test-launched-off-odisha-coast_1901785.html|title=India's newly developed surface-to-air missile 'Barak- 8' successfully test-fired off Odisha coast|date=2016-06-30|access-date=2016-06-30|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701142620/http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/indias-newly-developed-surface-to-air-missile-successfully-test-launched-off-odisha-coast_1901785.html|archive-date=2016-07-01}}{{Cite web|url=http://defense-update.com/20160630_successful-tests-for-indo-israeli-land-based-air-defense-system.html|title=Successful Tests for Indo-Israeli Land-Based Air Defense System {{!}} Defense Update|last=Eshel|first=Tamir|website=defense-update.com|date=30 June 2016 |access-date=2016-06-30|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701135243/http://defense-update.com/20160630_successful-tests-for-indo-israeli-land-based-air-defense-system.html|archive-date=2016-07-01}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-iais-barak-8-undergoes-successful-indian-trials-1001136601|title=Israel Aerospace Barak 8 undergoes successful Indian trials - Globes English|website=Globes|date=30 June 2016 |access-date=2016-06-30|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701130707/http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-iais-barak-8-undergoes-successful-indian-trials-1001136601|archive-date=2016-07-01}}{{Cite web|url=http://pragativadi.com/site/details?nid=828|title=India Test Fires Barack-8 Missile, An Indo-Israel Project|website=pragativadi.com|access-date=2016-07-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701140740/http://www.pragativadi.com/site/details?nid=828|archive-date=2016-07-01}}
• On 1 July 2016, the MR-SAM (land-based version) was tested for the third time from the ITR at Chandipur in India, at 10:26 AM IST and the missile successfully hit a pilotless target aircraft, proving its reliability.{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2016/07/india-successfully-test-fires-surface.html?m=1|title=MR SAM hits target successfully for the second time in two days proving its reliability.|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820212950/http://www.indiandefensenews.in/2016/07/india-successfully-test-fires-surface.html?m=1|archive-date=2016-08-20}}
• On 20 and 21 September 2016, India successfully test fired the LRSAM for the first time against two pilotless target aircraft (PTA). The long range missile was launched from a mobile launcher at the ITR in Chandipur at around 10:10 and 14:25 IST on both the days respectively.{{Cite web |date=20 September 2016 |title=India successfully test fires surface-to-air missile Barak-8 |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/200916/india-successfully-test-fires-medium-range-surface-to-air-missile-barak-8.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921055954/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/200916/india-successfully-test-fires-medium-range-surface-to-air-missile-barak-8.html |archive-date=2016-09-21 |access-date=2016-09-20 |website=Deccan Chronicle}}{{Cite news |date=2016-10-01 |title=DRDO Newsletter October 2016 |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/newsletter-document/Oct_16.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250604082049/https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/sites/default/files/newsletter-document/Oct_16.pdf |archive-date=2025-06-04 |access-date=2025-06-04 |work=drdo.gov.in}}
• On 25 December 2016, Azerbaijan successfully tested the missile.{{Cite news|url=http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/azerbaijan-successfully-test-fires-israeli-produced-barak-8-missile-system/2016/12/26/|title=Azerbaijan Successfully Test-fires Israeli-Produced Barak-8 Missile System|last=Julian|first=Hana Levi|date=2016-12-26|newspaper=The Jewish Press|language=en-US|access-date=2017-01-24|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202085112/http://www.jewishpress.com/news/breaking-news/azerbaijan-successfully-test-fires-israeli-produced-barak-8-missile-system/2016/12/26/|archive-date=2017-02-02}}
• On 10 February 2017, Israel Aerospace Industries test fired the missile at sea to verify its capabilities.{{Cite news|url=http://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2017/02/10/IAIs-Barak-8-test-fired-at-sea/5551486755284/|title=IAI's Barak-8 test-fired at sea|newspaper=UPI|access-date=2017-02-12|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211211144/http://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2017/02/10/IAIs-Barak-8-test-fired-at-sea/5551486755284/|archive-date=2017-02-11}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18452/Israel_Test_Fires_Barak_8_Missile|title=Israel Test Fires Barak-8 Missile|website=www.defenseworld.net|access-date=2017-02-12|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211124648/http://www.defenseworld.net/news/18452/Israel_Test_Fires_Barak_8_Missile|archive-date=2017-02-11}}
• On 16 May 2017, the Indian Navy successfully test fired the MRSAM variant from INS Kochi (D64).{{Cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/may/18/indian-navy-successfully-test-fires-mrsam-from-ins-kochi-1606000.html|title=Indian Navy successfully test fires MRSAM from INS Kochi|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-05-17|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827221702/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/may/18/indian-navy-successfully-test-fires-mrsam-from-ins-kochi-1606000.html|archive-date=2017-08-27}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.oneindia.com/india/navy-successfully-test-fires-mr-sam-from-ins-kochi-2437570.html|title=Navy successfully test fires MR-SAM from INS Kochi|work=www.oneindia.com|access-date=2017-05-17|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170517151956/http://www.oneindia.com/india/navy-successfully-test-fires-mr-sam-from-ins-kochi-2437570.html|archive-date=2017-05-17}} According to a report, the course of the test was described as, "launch and engagement of the target, MFSTAR radar aboard the Indian naval ship identified the airborne threat and tracked it over its flying course, data was sent to the command center of the weapon system which launched the intercepting missile into orbit, having been successfully launched, the missile navigated itself to the target during flight it engaged the target, aligned its course, hit it and destroyed it, successfully demonstrating all the goals assigned to each component".
• On 29 November 2017, the Indian Navy test fired again the MRSAM from INS Kochi (D64).{{Cite news|url=https://citytoday.news/indian-navy-conducts-successful-mrsam-firing-from-ins-kochi/|title=Indian Navy conducts successful MRSAM firing from INS Kochi - Mysuru Today|date=2017-11-29|work=Mysuru Today|access-date=2017-11-29|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-08-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200831060231/https://citytoday.news/indian-navy-conducts-successful-mrsam-firing-from-ins-kochi/|url-status=dead}}

File:INS Kochi test fires a Medium Range Surface to Air Missile, 2019 (1).jpg firing a Barak-8 MRSAM variant]]

• On 25 January 2019, the Indian Navy test fired the LRSAM from INS Chennai (D65) against an incoming aerial target flying at a low altitude.{{Cite web|url=https://www.jpost.com/International/India-successfully-tests-Barak-8-long-range-surface-to-air-missile-578631|title=India successfully tests Barak 8 long-range surface-to-air missile - International news - Jerusalem Post|website=www.jpost.com|date=25 January 2019 |access-date=2019-01-25}}
• On 15 May 2019, the MRSAM variant was first operated in their full Joint Taskforce Coordinating (JTC) mode by the Indian Navy via their 2 Kolkata-class destroyers: INS Kochi (D64) and INS Chennai (D65). The JTC mode implements the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) of the Barak-8 MRSAM system. Both ships launched the missiles but only 1 was doing the actual engagement role. The demonstration was done on India's western seaboard.{{cite news|url=https://defense-update.com/20190517_indian-navy-demonstrates-mrsam-cooperative-engagement-capability.html|title=Indian Navy Demonstrates 'MRSAM 'Cooperative Engagement' Capability |website=defense-update.com |date=2019-05-17}}
• On 23 November 2020, the missile was successfully tested by India from ITR at Chandipur when a Banshee unmanned air vehicle (UAV) was hit mid-air. The entire mission trajectory from the launch to plunging into the sea was monitored by various radars and electro-optico instruments.{{cite web |date=23 December 2020 |title=India successfully test-fires surface-to air missile off Odisha coast |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/india-successfully-test-fires-surface-to-air-missile-off-odisha-coast-120122300912_1.html |work=Business Standard}}
• On 22 March 2021, Israel Aerospace Industries successfully test fired Barak ER (extended range) interceptor with 150 km range and 30 km altitude.
• On 27 March 2022, DRDO conducted two successful flight tests of the Indian Army version of MRSAM at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. The first launch was to intercept a medium altitude long range target and second launch was for proving the capability of a low altitude short range target.{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=1810241|title=DRDO successfully flight tests Indian Army version of Medium Range Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast|publisher=Press Information Bureau|access-date=2022-03-27}}
• On 30 March 2022, DRDO again conducted two successful flight tests of the Indian Army version of MRSAM at ITR, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha within 3 days. The launches were carried out establishing the accuracy and reliability of the weapon system against targets covering the sea skimming and high altitude functionality within the envelope. With the conclusion of flight trials for different ranges and scenarios, the system has completed its development trials.{{Cite web |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1811377 |title=Army variant of Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile system completes development trials|publisher=Press Information Bureau|access-date=2022-03-30}}{{cite news |date=27 March 2022 |title=Army successfully testfires MRSAM air defence missile, scores direct hit at target |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-successfully-testfires-mrsam-air-defence-missile-scores-direct-hit-at-target/articleshow/90473147.cms |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=Times of India}}{{cite news |date=27 March 2022 |title=India tests medium-range surface-to-air missile, destroys target in direct hit |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-tests-medium-range-surface-to-air-missile-destroys-target-in-direct-hit-101648366434983-amp.html |access-date=27 March 2022 |website=Hindustan Times}}
• In November 2022 the first successful test from an Israeli Sa’ar 6-class corvette was made.{{cite web |last1=Frantzman |first1=Seth J. |title=Watch Israel test its anti-missile Barak weapon at sea |url= https://www.defensenews.com/training-sim/2022/12/01/watch-israel-test-its-anti-missile-barak-weapon-at-sea/ |date=December 2022 | work =Defense News |access-date=7 December 2022}}
• On April 3 April and 4 April, 2025, DRDO and the Indian Army conducted four successful flight tests of the Army version of MRSAM from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The operational trials targeted high-speed aerial threats, with the missiles achieving direct hits at long-range, short-range, high altitude, and low altitude, proving the system's operational capability. The tests were conducted under operational conditions, with performance validated through data from radars and electro-optical tracking systems. These trials demonstrated the capabilities of both Eastern and Southern Commands and set the stage for the deployment of the weapon systems in two regiments.{{Cite news |date=4 April 2025 |title=DRDO & Indian Army conduct four successful flight-tests of Army version of Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2118918 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250404132833/https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2118918 |archive-date=4 April 2025 |access-date=4 April 2025 |work=Press Information Bureau}}
• On 24 April 2025, {{INS|Surat|D69}} conducted a missile test of MRSAM which intercepted a sea-skimming target in the Arabian Sea through precision cooperative engagement.{{Cite web |date=2025-04-24 |title=Video: Navy warship conducts missile test in Arabian Sea |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/video-indian-navy-warship-conducts-destroyer-ins-surat-missile-test-in-arabian-sea-2713976-2025-04-24 |access-date=2025-04-24 |website=India Today |language=en}}

• 2006: Development contract and order, worth {{INRConvert|2500|c|lk=on|year=2006}}, for LR-SAM (then, Barak-II) for Indian Navy's Kolkata-class destroyer.
• February 2009: Israel signed a $1.1 billion or {{INRConvert|10000|c|lk=off|year=2009}} contract to supply an upgraded tactical Barak 8 air defence system to India for the MR-SAM system with deliveries expected by 2017.{{Cite news |date=2009-11-09 |title=India buys upgraded Israeli air defences for $1.1 bn |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/india-buys-upgraded-israeli-air-defences-for-1-1-bn/articleshow/5212849.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2024-11-02 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}{{cite news |date=2009-11-09 |title=India buys upgraded Israeli air defences for $1.1bn |url=http://in.reuters.com/article/topNews/idINIndia-43809220091109 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100307020658/http://in.reuters.com/article/topNews/idINIndia-43809220091109 |archive-date=2010-03-07 |work=Reuters}} The order included purchase of 18 firing units (9 squadrons) of MRSAMs for the Indian Air Force along with 450 missiles. The deal also included the developmental cost for the weapon system.{{Cite web |date=2017-02-23 |title=PM Modi clears air defence missile deal with Israel for Rs 17,000 crore |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/mail-today/story/pm-modi-air-defence-missile-deal-with-israel-indian-army-drdo-962155-2017-02-22 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=India Today |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM), India |url=https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/medium-range-surface-to-air-missile-mrsam/ |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=Airforce Technology |language=en-US}}
• February 2017: The Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, cleared a deal to acquire MR-SAM system for the Indian Army worth around {{INRConvert|17000|c|year=2017}}. Deployment of the system was expected by 2023. The order included the purchase of five regiments (8 firing units each) with 40 firing units and 200 missiles for {{INRConvert|17000|c|lk=off|year=2017}}.{{Cite web |title=India signs MRSAM deal {{!}} IHS Jane's 360 |url=http://www.janes.com/article/69434/india-signs-mrsam-deal |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419101222/http://www.janes.com/article/69434/india-signs-mrsam-deal |archive-date=2017-04-19 |access-date=2017-04-18 |website=www.janes.com}}{{Cite news |title=Boost to Army's air power; to get medium range missile by 2020 - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/boost-to-armys-air-power-to-get-medium-range-missile-by-2020/articleshow/60244300.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170827221431/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/more-akash-systems-for-army/article18620841.ece |archive-date=2017-08-27 |access-date=2017-08-27 |work=The Times of India}} The order worth $1.6 billion was placed by the Indian Army in April 2017. This marked the largest single purchase in IAI history. The order also included missiles for the Navy's INS Vikrant.{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=ToI |title=Israel signs air defense contracts with India worth almost $2 billion |url=https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-signs-air-defense-contracts-with-india-worth-almost-2-billion/ |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.timesofisrael.com |language=en-US}}
• On 21 May 2017, IAI received an order of $630 million from the Indian Navy to equip four ships of the Visakhapatnam-class destroyer with the LR-SAM system. The order was executed along with BEL. The missile was already operational with the Indian Air Force and Navy.{{Cite web |last=Ranjan |first=Abhinav |date=2017-05-21 |title=Israel Aerospace Industries gets USD 630 million deal for Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india-israel-aerospace-industries-gets-usd-630-million-deal-for-indian-navy-382532 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=www.indiatvnews.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2017-05-21 |title=Israel Aerospace Industries gets $630 mn deal for Indian Navy |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/pti-feed/story/israel-aerospace-industries-gets-630-mn-deal-for-indian-navy-930148-2017-05-21 |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=India Today |language=en}}
• On 5 September 2018, MDL and GRSE awarded Bharat Electronics with a {{INRConvert|9200|c|lk=off|year=2018}} contract to supply seven Barak-8 LR-SAM air defence systems for Nilgiri-class frigates. In October 2018, Bharat Electronics signed a $777 million deal with Israel Aerospace Industries to help fulfil the Barak-8 order.{{Cite web |date=2018-09-05 |title=BEL Order Book Crosses 50,000 Crore landmark |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1545019 |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=Press Information Bureau}}{{cite news |last1=Dominguez |first1=Gabriel |date=24 October 2018 |title=IAI wins USD777 million contract to supply additional Barak-8 LRSAM systems for Indian Navy |url=https://www.janes.com/article/84016/iai-wins-usd777-million-contract-to-supply-additional-barak-8-lrsam-systems-for-indian-navy/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181024175410/https://www.janes.com/article/84016/iai-wins-usd777-million-contract-to-supply-additional-barak-8-lrsam-systems-for-indian-navy/ |archive-date=24 October 2018 |work=Jane's Defence Weekly}}
• In January 2019, Indian Navy and Cochin Shipyard and IAI struck a {{INRConvert|6800|c|lk=off|year=2019}} deal to deliver LR-SAM for INS Vikrant and provide maintenance and other services for various MSRAM sub-systems.
• In July 2019, the Rafael Advanced Defense Systems awarded a $100 million contract to Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS) for the production of 1,000 MR-SAM missile kits for the Indian Army and Air Force orders.{{cite web |title=Kalyani Rafael gets $100-million order for BARAK-8 missile kits |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/biz-tech/2019/07/11/kalyani-rafael-gets-100-million-order-barak-8-missiles-kits.html |access-date=27 January 2022 |website=The Week |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=19 July 2019 |title=KRAS receives $100 M Order from RAFAEL to supply Barak-8/ MRSAM missile kits for the Indian Army and Air Force |url=https://www.rafael.co.il/press/kras-receives-100-m-order-from-rafael-to-supply-barak-8-mrsam-missile-kits-for-the-indian-army-and-air-force/ |access-date=2022-01-27 |website=www.rafael.co.il}} KRAS announced that it had begun delivery of the first batch of MR-SAM missile kits to BDL on 16 March 2021.{{Cite news |last=Chaliawala |first=Nehal |title=Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems rolls out the first batch of indigenous missiles for Indian Army |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/kalyani-rafael-advanced-systems-rolls-out-the-first-batch-of-indigenous-missiles-for-indian-army/articleshow/81534091.cms |access-date=2022-01-27 |work=The Economic Times}}{{Cite web |date=2021-03-16 |title=KRAS making advanced defence systems |url=https://telanganatoday.com/kras-making-advanced-defence-systems |access-date=2022-01-27 |website=Telangana Today |language=en-US}}
• On 16 January 2025, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with BDL for the supply of over 70 MRSAM missiles for the Indian Navy at a cost of around {{INRConvert|2960|c|lk=off|year=2025}}.{{Cite web |date=2025-01-06 |title=Aatmanirbhar Bharat: MoD inks Rs 2,960 crore contract with BDL for Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles for Indian Navy |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2093286 |access-date=2025-01-06 |website=Press Information Bureau}}{{Cite web |title=First Medium Range Missile Regiment Of Army Raised In Eastern Command |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/first-medium-range-missile-regiment-of-army-raised-in-eastern-command-3808711 |access-date=2025-01-16 |website=www.ndtv.com |language=en}}

For the missiles meant for the Indian Armed Forces, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) is the lead integrator of the missile. Components of the missile is manufactured by Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS), a joint venture between the Kalyani Group and Rafael, at Kalyani Rafael's plant in Hyderabad, Telangana before being sent to Bharat Dynamics Limited for further integration. The Combat Management System is for the system is designed and manufactured by Tata Advanced Systems. With a $100 million investment, BDL built a new production facility in Hyderabad to produce MRSAM and LRSAM missiles. The factory manufacture 100 missiles annually. Rafael, Elta, L&T, Bharath Electronics (BEL), and other private companies are among the other contractors working on the MRSAM.

By December 2015, the Indian Navy has already deployed the missiles on Kolkata class-class destroyer and Visakhapatnam-class destroyers.

On 9 September 2021, the first Firing Unit was delivered to the Indian Air Force following which, the first MRSAM Squadron was operationalised at Jaisalmer Air Force Station in the presence of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.{{Cite web |last=Chowdhury |first=Srinjoy |date=8 September 2021 |title=First Medium Range Surface to Air Missile developed jointly by IAI & DRDO to be handed over to IAF tomorrow |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/first-medium-range-surface-to-air-missile-developed-jointly-by-iai-drdo-to-be-handed-over-to-iaf-tomorrow/809492 |access-date=2021-09-09 |website=Times Now News |language=en}} It was reported that IAF had plans to acquire 9 squadrons of MRSAM with 24 firing units (or batteries) and a total of 2,000 missiles.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-10 |title=India deploys MRSAM near northwestern borders with Pakistan |url=https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/defence/india-deploys-mrsam-near-northwestern-borders-with-pakistan#:~:text=AFS%20Adampur%20is%20located%20nearly,MRSAM%20firing%20from%20INS%20Mormugao%20. |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=Janes |language=en}}

In February 2023, the first MRSAM regiment of the Indian Army was raised under the aegis of XXXIII Corps under the Eastern Command. The MRSAM Weapon System was operationally named as Abhra Weapon System.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-16 |title=Defence ministry inks Rs 2,960 crore deal for additional MR-SAM missiles for warships |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/defence-ministry-inks-rs-2960-crore-deal-for-additional-mr-sam-missiles-for-warships/articleshow/117301778.cms |access-date=2025-01-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}

In October 2023, it was reported that another MRSAM squadron was deployed at Adampur Air Force Station. Previously, in 2021, an S-400 squadron was also deployed at the same base.{{Cite web |title=Indian Air Force’s indigenous MRSAM Air Defence System deployed at Western Front to thwart enemies |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/indian-air-forces-indigenous-mrsam-air-defence-system-deployed-at-western-front-to-thwart-enemies/videoshow/104241205.cms |access-date=2025-01-17 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}

The army variant of MRSAM was featured in the Republic Day Parade in 2024. The LBMFSTAR (EL/M-2084) radar and launchers of the variant are mounted on Tata LPTA 3138 8x8 HMV.{{cite twitter |number=1746461514608062630 |user=AdithyaKM_ |title=Indian Army MRSAM system on Tata LPTA 3138 8x8 HMV: LBMFSTAR (EL/M-2084) radar & launchers |date=2024-01-14 |access-date=2025-01-27}}

As of 2016, the Israeli Navy has commenced equipping its Sa'ar 5 corvettes with the system, the first re-fitted vessel being the INS Lahav. The Sa'ar 4.5 flotilla will be next for the upgrade.{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/57950/israeli-navy-to-begin-installing-barak-8-on-sa-ar-4-5-corvettes|title=Israeli Navy to begin installing Barak 8 on Sa'ar 4.5 corvettes {{!}} IHS Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2016-02-14|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160213151049/http://www.janes.com/article/57950/israeli-navy-to-begin-installing-barak-8-on-sa-ar-4-5-corvettes|archive-date=2016-02-13}}

Middle East Eye quoted an unnamed official from an unnamed country stating that a Barak 8 operated by the Azerbaijani Armed Forces intercepted an Iskander missile shot by Armenia towards Baku towards the end of the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, adding that the firing of the Iskander convinced the Azerbaijan government to accept a ceasefire.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-02|title=Israeli Defense System Shot Down Russian Missile in Karabakh War – Reports|url=https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2021/03/02/israeli-defense-system-shot-down-russian-missile-in-karabakh-war-reports-a73116|access-date=2021-03-04|website=The Moscow Times|language=en}} Whether Armenia used any Iskanders during the war is disputed: there were reports on social media of Armenia using the Iskander, but the Russian Defense Ministry said Armenia didn't fire any Iskanders, and Azerbaijan stated it didn't detect any Iskander launches during the war.{{cite news|title=Russia Shows Off Footage Of Iskander Missile Hitting A Hospital In Highlight Reel Meant To Defend The Weapon's Effectiveness|author=Sebastian Roblin|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/sebastienroblin/2021/03/01/moscow-assures-world-its-iskander-missile-can-precisely-hit-a-hospital/?sh=5b7cba3187c5|date=2021-03-21}}

On 2 July 2022, Barak 8 missiles launched from the Sa'ar 5-class corvette INS Eilat shot down two reconnaissance UAVs operated by Hezbollah over the Israeli off-shore Karish gas field in the Mediterranean sea.[https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-it-shot-down-3-hezbollah-drones-heading-for-karish-gas-field/ IDF shoots down 3 Hezbollah drones heading for Karish gas field]

According to media reports, on May 10 2025, Barak 8 missile successfully intercepted the Fatah-2 missile of the Pakistani Army over Sirsa, Haryana.{{Cite web |date=2025-05-10 |title=Barak 8: India's air defence system that intercepted Pakistan's Fatah-II missile |url=https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/barak-8-missiles-india-air-defence-system-pakistan-fatah-ii-missile-13887289.html |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}{{Cite web |date=2025-05-10 |title=India Neutralises Pakistan's Fatah-II Missile: What Is It Capable Of, How Does It Compare With Islamabad's Other Missiles? |url=https://english.jagran.com/world/india-neutralises-pakistans-fatahii-missile-over-hisar-what-is-it-capable-of-how-does-it-compare-with-islamabads-other-missiles-10236351 |access-date=2025-05-13 |website=English Jagran |language=en}}

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• {{AZE}}: Azerbaijan bought 12 Barak 8 missile systems along with 75 missiles.{{cite web |url=http://news.az/articles/politics/57003 |title= List of ammunition purchased by Azerbaijan made public |website=news.az |date=2012-03-27 |access-date=2012-03-28 |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120330062654/http://www.news.az/articles/politics/57003 |archive-date=2012-03-30 }}{{cite news |url= http://www.armyrecognition.com/december_2016_global_defense_security_news_industry/azerbaijan_has_successfully_test-fired_israeli-made_barak-8_long-range_surface-to-air_missile_12812163.html |title=Azerbaijan has successfully test-fired Israeli-made Barak-8 long-range surface-to-air missile | work =Army Recognition |date=2016-12-28 |access-date=2016-12-30 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161230224819/http://www.armyrecognition.com/december_2016_global_defense_security_news_industry/azerbaijan_has_successfully_test-fired_israeli-made_barak-8_long-range_surface-to-air_missile_12812163.html |archive-date=2016-12-30 }}{{Cite web|last=GDC|date=2021-07-10|title=Israeli IAI sold 12 Barak-8 SAM Systems And 75 Missiles to Azerbaijan|url=https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2021/07/10/israeli-iai-sold-12-barak-8-sam-systems-to-azerbaijan/|access-date= 2021-07-11 |website= Global Defense Corp}}
• {{CYP}}: Barak MX air defense missile system.{{cite news |last1=Kambas |first1=Michele |title=Cyprus takes delivery of Israeli air defence system, report says |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/cyprus-takes-delivery-israeli-air-defence-system-report-says-2024-12-05/ |access-date=27 December 2024 |work=Reuters |date=5 December 2024}}{{cite web | title=Σε υπηρεσία το BARAK MX στην Κύπρο | website=Δούρειος Ίππος | date=2024-12-04 | url=https://doureios.com/se-ypiresia-to-barak-mx-stin-kypro/ | ref={{sfnref|Δούρειος Ίππος|2024}} | access-date=2024-12-09}}
• {{IND}}:
• {{Army|India}}: 5 regiments on order
• Abhra regiment, XXXIII Corps
• {{Air force|India}}: 9 squadrons on order
• MRSAM squadron, 41 Wing, Jaisalmer AFS
• MRSAM squadron, 8 Wing, Adampur AFS
• {{Naval|IND}}
• {{INS|Vikrant|2013|6}} (2021 onwards)
• {{sclass|Kolkata|destroyer|1}} (2015 onwards)
• {{sclass|Visakhapatnam|destroyer|1}} (2021 onwards)
• {{sclass|Nilgiri|frigate|1|5=2019}} (2025 onwards)
• {{ISR}}: Israel's Sa'ar 5-class corvettes carry the newer Barak 8 missile system, instead of Barak 1. To that end, INS Lahav, a Sa'ar 5-class corvette live-fired the Barak 8 missile system, during a trial in late 2015. Subsequently, the navy will convert lighter Sa'ar 4.5-class corvettes in two to three years.
• {{MAR}}: $500 million contract for Barak MX air defense missile systems signed in February 2022.{{cite web |last1=Saballa |first1=Joe |title=Israel, Morocco Sign $500 Million Air Defense Deal |url=https://thedefensepost.com/2022/02/15/israel-morocco-missile-deal/ |website=The Defense Post |access-date=27 December 2024 |date=15 February 2022}} First deliveries of the systems reported to have happened in mid-2023.{{cite web |last1=Aamari |first1=Oussama |title=Morocco Receives First Shipments of Israel’s Barak MX Defense System |url=https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2023/08/357017/morocco-receives-first-shipments-of-israels-barak-mx-defense-system |website=Morocco World News |access-date=27 December 2024 |date=11 August 2023}}

• {{NLD}}: Acquisition announced for use aboard Multifunctional Support Ships of the Koninklijke Marine.{{cite web |last1=Ruitenberg |first1=Rudy |title=Dutch Navy to buy armed sidekick ships for its air-defense frigates |url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2024/09/25/dutch-navy-to-buy-armed-sidekick-ships-for-its-air-defense-frigates/ |website=Defense News |access-date=27 December 2024 |date=25 September 2024}}
• {{SVK}}: €560 million deal signed for Barak MX.{{cite web |last1=Frantzman |first1=Seth J. |title=Israel signs $583 million deal to sell Barak air defense to Slovakia |url=https://breakingdefense.com/2024/12/israel-signs-583-million-deal-to-sell-barak-air-defense-to-slovakia/ |website=Breaking Defense |access-date=27 December 2024 |date=24 December 2024}}
• {{GRE}}: Contract signed between IAI and Hellenic private companies for the construction of the anti-missile defense network "Hellenic Lightning Shield" using the Barak MX{{cite web |last1=Νικήτας |first1=Γιάννης |title=Νέα Αντιαεροπορικά Συστήματα: Και το όνομα αυτού Hellenic Lightning Shield-Ισραηλινής προέλευσης ο νέος Αντιαεροπορικός «θόλος» |url=https://defencereview.gr/nea-antiaeroporika-systimata-kai-to-o/ |website=Defense Review |access-date=28 December 2024 |date=27 December 2024}}

• {{GER}}{{cite news|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4825492,00.html|title=Watch: India tests Barak 8 missile|newspaper=Ynetnews |date=7 July 2016 |access-date=30 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160811160911/http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0%2C7340%2CL-4825492%2C00.html |archive-date=11 August 2016|last1=Zitun |first1=Yoav }}
• {{POL}}
• {{KSA}}{{cite web|url=https://breakingdefense.com/2021/09/saudi-arabia-considering-israeli-made-missile-defense-systems/amp/?__twitter_impression=true |access-date= 14 September 2021|title=Saudi Arabia Considering Israeli-Made Missile Defense Systems| work= Breaking defense |date=14 September 2021 }}
• {{UAE}}{{cite web|url=https://breakingdefense.com/2022/01/amid-attacks-uae-quietly-asks-israel-about-defense-systems-sources/|access-date=27 January 2022 |title=Amid attacks, UAE quietly asks Israel about defense systems: Sources|work= Breaking defense |date=25 January 2022 }}
• {{VNM}}{{cite news|url=https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2022-08-18/ty-article/.premium/vietnam-eyes-purchase-of-israeli-air-defense-system/00000182-b1d5-d5c6-a59f-b9dfb5f90000|title=Vietnam Eyes Purchase of Israeli Air-defense System|newspaper=Haaretz |access-date=19 August 2022 |url-status= live|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220819083832/https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/security-aviation/2022-08-18/ty-article/.premium/vietnam-eyes-purchase-of-israeli-air-defense-system/00000182-b1d5-d5c6-a59f-b9dfb5f90000 |archive-date=19 August 2022}}

• {{PHI}}
• {{THA}}

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• {{Lwc|Akash-NG}}
• {{Lwc|Aster (missile family)|Aster}}
• {{Lwc|Barak 1}}
• {{Lwc|Bavar-373}}
• {{Lwc|CAMM (missile family)|CAMM}}
• {{Lwc|Hisar (missile family)|HİSAR}}
• {{Lwc|HQ-9}}
• {{Lwc|Khordad 15 (air defense system)|Khordad 15}}
• {{Lwc|MIM-104 Patriot}}
• {{Lwc|Project Kusha}}
• {{Lwc|QRSAM}}
• {{Lwc|Raad (air defense system)|Ra'ad}}
• {{Lwc|RIM-174 Standard ERAM}}
• {{Lwc|RIM-66 Standard}}
• {{Lwc|RIM-67 Standard}}
• {{Lwc|Sayyad (missile)#Sayyad-4|Sayyad-4}}
• {{Lwc|Tor missile system}}
• {{Lwc|VL-SRSAM}}

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{{Commons category|Barak 8 missiles}}

• [http://www.iai.co.il/2013/34408-36713-en/IAI.aspx Barak 8 on the IAI website]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20101207062215/http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Naval-Weapon-Systems/Barak-1-Barak-2-Barak-8-Barak-8-ER-Israel.html Jane's Naval Weapons: Barak 1/2/8]
• Defense Industry Daily: [http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/india-israel-introducing-mr-sam-03461/ India & Israel Introducing MR-SAM]
• Defense Update: [http://defense-update.com/products/b/barak8.htm Barak-8 MR-SAM program]; {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828102423/http://www.defense-update.com/products/b/barak8.htm |date=2017-08-28 }}
• The Indian Express (Oct 12, 2006) - [http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/what-cbi-doesnt-say-trishul-a-drdo-dud-thats-why-barak-deal/14511/ What CBI does not say: Trishul a DRDO dud, that's why Barak deal]
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20100414004845/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/NAVY/Barak.html Barak SAM]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-FrD6SUyVo IAI Barak 8 Video]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXJd9JbB6q8 Israel First Interception Test - Video]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34nLyetrZ0Q Indian Navy Barak 8 Test - Video 1]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1tUPcQ251g Indian Navy Barak 8 Test - Video 2]

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