SPYDER

{{Short description|Israeli short/medium range air defence system}}

{{About|the Israeli air defense system|other uses|spyder (disambiguation)}}

{{Infobox weapon

| name = SPYDER

| image = File:SPYDER.jpg

| caption = A missile firing unit (MFU) of the SPYDER-SR system

| origin = Israel

| type = Short and medium range air defence system

| is_missile = yes

| is_vehicle = yes

| is_UK = yes

| used_by = See Operators

| wars = {{Tree list}}

Russo-Georgian War (unconfirmed)
2019 India–Pakistan border skirmishes

| designer = Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

| design_date =

| manufacturer = Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

| unit_cost =

| production_date = 2005–present

| number =

| variants = SPYDER-SR
SPYDER-MR, SPYDER LR (counter TBM)

| spec_label = SPYDER-SR

| weight = {{convert|105|kg|lb|abbr=on|lk=on}} (Python-5)
{{convert|118|kg|lb|abbr=on}} (Derby)

| length = {{convert|3.1|m|ftin|abbr=on|lk=on}} (Python-5)
{{convert|3.62|m|ftin|abbr=on}} (Derby)

| diameter = {{convert|160|mm|in|abbr=on}} (both)

| filling = {{convert|11|kg|lb|abbr=on}} (Python-5)
{{convert|23|kg|lb|abbr=on}} (Derby)

| primary_armament = ×4 Python-5 or Derby missiles in any combination per MFU

| vehicle_range = Python-5: {{convert|40|km|mi|abbr=on}}
Derby: {{convert|80|km|mi|abbr=on}}{{Cite web | title=Archived copy | url=http://www.rafael.co.il/5616-687-en/Marketing.aspx | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031230103/http://www.rafael.co.il:80/5616-687-en/Marketing.aspx | archive-date=2017-10-31}}

| altitude = Python-5: {{convert|9000|m|ft|abbr=on}}
Derby: {{convert|16000|m|ft|abbr=on}}

| speed = Mach 4

| guidance = Infrared homing and electro-optical imaging (Python-5)
Active radar homing (Derby)

| detonation = Active laser and electromagnetic proximity fuse with back-up impact fuse

| wingspan = {{convert|640|mm|ftin|abbr=on}} (both)

| launch_platform = Tatra 817 truck
Mercedes-Benz Actros truck
RMMV HX truck
MAN TGS truck
Scania P-series truck
Dongfeng truck
TELAR

}}

The SPYDER ("Surface-to-air Python and Derby") is an Israeli short and medium range mobile air defence system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with assistance from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Rafael is the prime contractor and IAI is the major subcontractor for the SPYDER program. This system achieved a notable milestone in 2005 when missiles were fired against test targets in Shdema, Israel and scored direct hits. Since then, it has been showcased in multiple military exhibitions throughout the world.

The SPYDER is a low-level, quick-reaction surface-to-air missile system capable of engaging aircraft, helicopters, unmanned air vehicles, drones, cruise missiles and precision-guided munitions. It provides air defence for fixed assets and for point and area defence for mobile forces in combat areas. The system is fitted atop a Tatra truck, a Mercedes-Benz Actros truck, a MAN TGS truck, Scania P-series truck, Dongfeng truck, or a TELAR. It implements the Python-5 and Derby missiles of the same company. The SPYDER launcher is designed to fire Python-5 and Derby surface-to-air missiles which share full commonality with the air-to-air missiles. There are two variants of the SPYDER: the SPYDER-SR (short range) and the SPYDER-MR (medium range). Both systems are quick reaction, all weather, network-centric, multi-launchers, and self-propelled. A typical battery consists one central command and control unit, six missile firing units, and a resupply vehicle. The SPYDER-SR uses the EL/M-2106 ATAR radar while the SPYDER-MR incorporates the EL/M-2084 MMR radar. The latter is the same radar used by the Iron Dome system currently in service with the Israel Defense Forces.

Current operators of the SPYDER missiles system include India and Singapore. Peru's order for the SPYDER was pending as of 2012. There are reports that claim that Georgia operated the SPYDER-SR during the 2008 Russo-Georgian War but these allegations and assumptions have never been verified.

Development

In 2005, a milestone for the SPYDER air defence system was achieved. The SPYDER successfully fired the Python 5 and Derby in a test range located in Shdema, Israel. The results were two direct kills against a couple of targets. At the trial, the radar and command and control unit engaged the targets at long and short ranges. The trial was part of a greater series of missile firings.{{cite web |date=6 February 2005 |title=RAFAEL'S SPYDER Catches Its Prey |url=http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/444-1160-en/Marketing.aspx?searchText=spyder |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150210061828/http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/444-1160-en/Marketing.aspx?searchText=spyder |archive-date=10 February 2015 |access-date=8 February 2015 |website=Rafael Advanced Defense Systems}}

Description

=Command and control=

==EL/M-2106 ATAR==

The Elta EL/M-2106 Advanced Tactical Acquisition Radar (ATAR) 3D Active electronically scanned array (AESA) surveillance radar is the Command and Control Unit (CCU) for the SPYDER-SR. This radar can track and engage multiple targets simultaneously and can control the missile firing units at a distance of up to 10 km away from the CCU.{{cite web |title=SPYDER-SR ADS |url=http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/186-704-en/Marketing.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130108063420/http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/186-704-en/Marketing.aspx |archive-date=8 January 2013 |access-date=30 December 2014 |website=Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.}} The E/LM-2106 ATAR is a fourth generation defence radar designed by Elta and operates in the L-band wavelength. It is a field proven design that has operated in undesirable environments according to the designers and manufacturers. The range of detection for a fighter aircraft is 70–110 km. It can detect hovering helicopters at a range of 40 km and UAVs at 40–60 km.{{cite web|title=Medium Range 3D Tactical Air Defense Radar EL/M-2106 ATAR|url=http://www.iai.co.il/Sip_Storage//FILES/0/38930.pdf|website=Israel Aerospace Industries|access-date=30 December 2014|archive-date=25 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141025053822/http://www.iai.co.il/Sip_Storage//FILES/0/38930.pdf|url-status=dead}}

==EL/M-2084 MMR==

File:SPYDER-MR MFU alongside ELM-2084 of Vietnam.png.]]

The radar sensor unit of the SPYDER-MR comprises the EL/M-2084 Multi Mission Radar (MMR) 3D AESA radar. The EL/M-2084 operates in the S-band. It can process up to 1200 targets when in air surveillance mode and also detects targets located 250 km away. When the radar is static, it covers 120° in the azimuth.{{cite web|title=Multi–Mission Radar (MMR) Family - EL/M-2084|url=http://www.iai.co.il/Sip_Storage//FILES/9/38029.pdf|website=Israel Aerospace Industries |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110815214135/http://www.iai.co.il/Sip_Storage//FILES/9/38029.pdf |archive-date=2011-08-15 |url-status=dead}}

File:Derby and Python Aero India 2015.JPG

=Surface-to-air missiles=

==Ranges of Interception==

As a short range air defence system, the SPYDER-SR has a short range of interception. The maximum altitude of interception is 9 km and the maximum range of interception is 15 km. The SPYDER-MR has a greater operation range of 35 km and an altitude engagement of 16 km due to the missiles being equipped with boosters.{{cite web |title=SPYDER-MR ADS |url=http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/186-1367-en/Marketing.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130108041956/http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/186-1367-en/Marketing.aspx |archive-date=8 January 2013 |access-date=31 December 2014 |website=Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.}}{{efn|The official brochure of the SPYDER missile system by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems contradicts the figures for the interception range for both the SPYDER-SR and SPYDER-MR. The brochure mentions that the interception range of the SPYDER-SR is 20 km instead of the 15 km and 50 km instead of 35 km for the SPYDER-MR.{{cite web|title=Spyder-SR / MR – Short and Medium Range Mobile Air Defense Systems|url=http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/1/1201.pdf|website=Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.|access-date=31 December 2014}}}}

==Python-5==

The Python-5 is currently the most capable air-to-air missile (AAM) in Israel's inventory and one of the most advanced AAMs in the world. It is capable of "lock-on after launch" (LOAL), and has all-aspect/all-direction (including rearward) attack ability. The missile features an advanced electro-optical infrared homing (with imaging infrared) seeker which scans the target area for hostile aircraft, then locks-on for terminal chase.{{cite web|title=Python-5 – Full Sphere IR Air-to-Air or Surface-to-Air Missile|url=http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/9/1189.pdf|website=Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.|access-date=31 December 2014|archive-date=29 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160729222556/http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/9/1189.pdf|url-status=dead}}

{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|*Length: 310 cm

Span: 64 cm
Diameter: 16 cm
Weight: 105 kg
Guidance: infrared homing + electro-optical imaging
Warhead: 11 kg
Speed: Mach 4

}}

==Derby==

The Derby is an active radar homing AAM that provides the SPYDER missile system with a fire-and-forget option due to its active radar guidance.{{cite web|title=Derby – Active Radar BVR Air-to-Air or Surface-to-Air Missile|url=http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/8/1188.pdf|website=Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.|access-date=31 December 2014|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304181405/http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/sip_storage/files/8/1188.pdf|url-status=dead}}

{{columns-list|colwidth=30em|*Length: 362 cm

Span: 64 cm
Diameter: 16 cm
Weight: 118 kg
Guidance: Active radar homing
Warhead: 23 kg
Speed: Mach 4

}}

In January 2023, Rafael announced that they had upgraded the Spyder to be able to counter tactical ballistic missiles by performing hardware and software upgrades to the Derby LR missile interceptor.{{Cite web |last=Frantzman |first=Seth |date=2023-01-06 |title=Rafael upgrades Spyder system to counter tactical ballistic missiles |url=https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2023/01/06/rafael-upgrades-spyder-system-to-counter-tactical-ballistic-missiles/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230912130840/https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2023/01/06/rafael-upgrades-spyder-system-to-counter-tactical-ballistic-missiles/ |archive-date=2023-09-12 |access-date=2023-09-12 |website=Defense News |language=en}}

Variants

{{Multiple image

| total_width = 320px

| image1 = Spyder missile system.jpg

| caption1 = The inclined, rotatable launcher used by the SPYDER-SR and SPYDER-ER variants.

| image2 = SPYDER-MR MFU of Vietnam.png

| caption2 = The vertical, non-rotatable launcher of the booster-featured SPYDER-MR and SPYDER-LR. An inclined SPYDER-SR launcher is also visible in the background.

}}

SPYDER-SR and SPYDER-ER 360° slant launching missile systems provide quick reaction, lock-on-before-launch (LOBL) and lock-on-after launch (LOAL) capabilities, while extending the range of defense to up to a 40 km radius.{{cite web |title=SPYDER™ FAMILY |url=https://www.rafael.co.il/worlds/air-missile-defense/air-defense/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8qrogey07gIVVdtMAh22NwblEAAYASAAEgJQAPD_BwE |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20220517202059/https://www.rafael.co.il/worlds/air-missile-defense/air-defense/ |archive-date=17 May 2022 |access-date=12 September 2023 |website=Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.}}

SPYDER-MR and SPYDER-LR offer medium & long range target interception through vertical launch while pushing the defense envelope up to an 80 km radius.

Both systems enable a 360° launch within seconds of the target being declared hostile ‒ and provide all-weather, multi-launch, and net-centric capabilities.

The SPYDER systems have advanced ECCM capabilities and use electro-optical observation payloads as well as wireless data link communication.

Operational use

During the Russo-Georgian War of 2008, it was believed that Georgia operated the SPYDER-SR.{{cite book|last1=Cohen|first1=Ariel|last2=Hamilton|first2=Robert E.|title=The Russian Military and the Georgia War: Lessons and Implications|date=June 2011|publisher=Stractegic Studies Institute|isbn=978-1-58487-491-1|page=40|url=http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/pub1069.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616021343/http://www.strategicstudiesinstitute.army.mil/pdffiles/PUB1069.pdf|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 June 2011|access-date=30 December 2014}}{{cite book|last1=Barabanov|first1=M.S.|last2=Lavrov|first2=A.V.|last3=Tseluiko|first3=V.A.|title=The Tanks of August|date=2010|publisher=Centre of Analysis of Strategies and Technologies|location=Moscow|isbn=978-5-9902320-1-3|pages=20, 81|url=http://www.cast.ru/files/The_Tanks_of_August_sm_eng.pdf|access-date=30 December 2014|archive-date=28 January 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110128165000/http://www.cast.ru/files/The_Tanks_of_August_sm_eng.pdf|url-status=dead}} The Georgian air force could have operated up to four launchers of the SPYDER-SR.
On 26 February 2019, after the Balakot Airstrike, India used a SPYDER system to shoot down a surveillance drone of the Pakistan Armed Forces at the Indo-Pakistan Border at Gujarat.{{cite web |last=Axe |first=David |date=26 February 2019 |title=Nuclear Nightmare: Are India and Pakistan on the Brink of War? |url=https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/nuclear-nightmare-are-india-and-pakistan-brink-war-45687 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230914035937/https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/nuclear-nightmare-are-india-and-pakistan-brink-war-45687 |archive-date=14 September 2023 |access-date=27 February 2019 |website=The National Interest}}{{cite news |last=ANI |date=26 February 2019 |title=Israeli Spyder used to shoot down Pakistani drone in Gujarat |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/israeli-spyder-used-to-shoot-down-pakistani-drone-in-gujarat-119022600672_1.html |url-status=live |access-date=27 February 2019 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230914040122/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/israeli-spyder-used-to-shoot-down-pakistani-drone-in-gujarat-119022600672_1.html |archive-date=14 September 2023}}
On 27 February 2019, during the 2019 Jammu and Kashmir airstrikes, Indian SPYDER system shot down an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mil Mi-17 in Budgam, Kashmir. All six IAF personnel on board the helicopter and one civilian on the ground were killed. After 6 months of investigation, IAF confirmed that shooting down of Mi-17 was a friendly fire and 5 IAF personnel were held guilty.{{Cite web |last=Snehesh |first=Alex Philip |date=23 August 2019 |title=IAF probe confirms 27 February Budgam chopper crash was caused by friendly fire |url=https://theprint.in/defence/iaf-probe-confirms-27-february-budgam-chopper-crash-was-caused-by-friendly-fire/280553/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230912132246/https://theprint.in/defence/iaf-probe-confirms-27-february-budgam-chopper-crash-was-caused-by-friendly-fire/280553/ |archive-date=12 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |website=ThePrint |publisher=The Print (India)}}{{cite web |date=23 August 2019 |title=Five IAF officers found guilty in Mi-17 V5 chopper crash in Srinagar on February 27 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/five-iaf-officers-found-guilty-in-mi-17-v5-chopper-crash-in-srinagar-on-february/474571 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230912132454/https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/five-iaf-officers-found-guilty-in-mi-17-v5-chopper-crash-in-srinagar-on-february/474571 |archive-date=12 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Times Now News}}{{cite web |date=23 August 2019 |title=IAF chopper in Budgam crashed on Feb 27 after hit by Indian missile: Probe report |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/iaf-chopper-budgam-crash-hit-by-indian-missile-probe-report-balakot-airstrike-pulwama-pakistan-5931776/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230912132653/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/iaf-chopper-budgam-crash-hit-by-indian-missile-probe-report-balakot-airstrike-pulwama-pakistan-5931776/ |archive-date=12 September 2023 |access-date=12 September 2023 |publisher=Indian Express}}

Operators

File:SPYDER operators.png

=Current operators=

;{{AZE}}

In 2012, Azerbaijan and Israel signed a $1.6 billion contract to supply unknown quantity of Spyder and Barak-8 SAM to Azerbaijan.{{Cite web |date=27 February 2020 |title=Azerbaijan Buys the M-346 as Caucasus Stand-off Continues |url=https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-02-27/azerbaijan-buys-m-346-caucasus-stand-continues |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230601011424/https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2020-02-27/azerbaijan-buys-m-346-caucasus-stand-continues |archive-date=1 June 2023 |access-date=9 July 2021 |website=AIN Online News}}

;{{CZE}}

Czech Armed Forces – On 27 September 2021, the Czech government announced that it had signed an agreement to purchase four SPYDER batteries. The Czech Ministry of Defense said that the value of the deal was $627 million, and that delivery of the systems was scheduled to be completed by 2026. Under the contract, the Czech defense industry would take part in the program, supplying products and services worth more than 30 percent of its value.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-30|title=Czech Republic to purchase four Rafael 'Spyder' air defense batteries|author=Eyal Boguslavsky|url=https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/52023|access-date=2021-10-05|website=Israel Defense|language=en}} In July 2024 the first battery arrived in Czechia.{{Cite web |last=Administrator |title=First Shipment of Israeli Spyder Air Defense Missile Systems Arrives in Czech Republic |url=https://armyrecognition.com/news/army-news/army-news-2024/first-shipment-of-israeli-spyder-air-defense-missile-systems-arrives-in-czech-republic |access-date=2024-07-22 |website=armyrecognition.com |language=en-gb}}

;{{ETH}}

Ethiopian Air Force bought the SPYDER-MR air defense system to protect the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam from possible air strikes. The amount is not exactly reported but sources have confirmed it is in Ethiopia. The Arab Weekly reported it in 2019.{{Cite news |date=20 July 2019 |title=Concerns mount in Egypt as Israel boosts ties with Ethiopia |url=https://thearabweekly.com/concerns-mount-egypt-israel-boosts-ties-ethiopia |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230601010125/https://thearabweekly.com/concerns-mount-egypt-israel-boosts-ties-ethiopia |archive-date=1 June 2023 |access-date=1 June 2023 |newspaper=Aw}} The African Intelligence also reported on the SAM systems arriving to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.{{Cite web|title=Which Israeli firms are arming the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam?|url=https://www.africaintelligence.com/eastern-and-southern-africa_business/2019/07/05/which-israeli-firms-are-arming-the-grand-ethiopian-renaissance-dam,108364355-ar|website=Africa Intelligence|date=5 July 2019}} Debka also reported on the SPYDER-MR air defense systems arriving in Ethiopia.{{Cite news |date=8 July 2019 |title=Friction with Cairo over the Israel air defense system for Ethiopia's Great Nile dam |newspaper=Debkafile |url=https://www.debka.com/friction-with-cairo-over-the-israel-air-defense-system-for-ethiopias-great-nile-dam/ |url-status=dead |access-date=12 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190708090820/https://www.debka.com/friction-with-cairo-over-the-israel-air-defense-system-for-ethiopias-great-nile-dam/ |archive-date=8 July 2019}}

;{{IND}}

File:IAF SPYDER.jpg

Indian Air Force – In 2006, India planned to acquire 18 SPYDER-MR systems at a cost of $395.2 million (₹1,800 crore) for its air force.{{cite news |date=19 August 2009 |title=India Buys Israeli "SPYDER" Mobile Air Defense System |work=Defense Industry Daily |url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/india-to-buy-israeli-spyder-mobile-air-defense-system-02702/ |url-status=dead |access-date=30 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122101118/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/india-to-buy-israeli-spyder-mobile-air-defense-system-02702/ |archive-date=22 November 2020}} The contract was reviewed by the Central Vigilance Commission, the Government’s anti-corruption agency, before the agreement was signed in September 2008.{{cite news |last1=Pandit |first1=Rajat |date=18 August 2008 |title=IAF to add teeth with Israeli missile system |work=The Times Of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/IAF_to_add_teeth_with_Israeli_missile_system/articleshow/3374511.cms |url-status=live |access-date=30 December 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126125622/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-08-18/india/27929950_1_defence-system-air-defence-defence-acquisitions-council |archive-date=26 January 2013}}{{cite news |date=September 2008 |title=IAF orders Israeli Spyder Missile |work=India Strategic |url=http://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories158.htm |url-status=dead |access-date=30 December 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090201043200/https://www.indiastrategic.in/topstories158.htm |archive-date=1 February 2009}} In August 2009, the multibillion-dollar contract for Israeli anti-aircraft missiles was cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council headed by defence minister AK Antony.{{cite news|title=Army acquires anti-aircraft missiles|url=http://www.timesnow.tv/Army-acquires-anti-aircraft-missiles/articleshow/4325059.cms|access-date=30 December 2014|work=The Times of India|date=18 August 2009|archive-date=21 August 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090821175636/http://www.timesnow.tv/Army-acquires-anti-aircraft-missiles/articleshow/4325059.cms|url-status=dead}} Although previous estimates of the contract's value was ₹1,800 crore ($395.2 million), recent reports indicate a lower value of $260 million. The Jerusalem Post contradicts these figures and mentions a price of $1 billion for the purchase of the surface-to-air missiles.{{cite news |last1=Katz |first1=Yaakov |date=23 August 2009 |title=India to buy Rafael's Spyder missile systems in $1 billion deal |work=The Jerusalem Post |url=http://www.jpost.com/International/India-to-buy-Rafaels-Spyder-missile-systems-in-1-billion-deal |url-status=live |access-date=30 December 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141230073452/http://www.jpost.com/International/India-to-buy-Rafaels-Spyder-missile-systems-in-1-billion-deal |archive-date=30 December 2014}} The SPYDER systems were delivered starting in 2012. 18 battery of SPYDER-MRs along with 750 Python-5 surface to air missiles (SAMs) and 750 Derby SAMs have been delivered.

;{{PER}}

Peruvian Armed Forces – In March 2012, Peru chose the winners of a $140 million competition meant to upgrade its ageing air defence systems out of the group of 20 defence companies.{{cite news|last1=Adamowski|first1=Jaroslaw|title=Rafael, Bumar, Northrop Win $140M Peru Contract|url=http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120319/DEFREG02/303190007/Rafael-Bumar-Northrop-Win-140M-Peru-Contract|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141229013436/http://www.defensenews.com/article/20120319/DEFREG02/303190007/Rafael-Bumar-Northrop-Win-140M-Peru-Contract|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 December 2014|access-date=29 December 2014|work=Defense News|date=19 March 2012}} Amidst the presence of Russia's Rosoboronexport and Chinese firms, the winners were Poland's Bumar Group, Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, and the USA's Northrop Grumman.{{cite news |date=20 March 2012 |title=Peru upgrades air defense with $140M plan |work=United Press International |url=http://www.upi.com/Business_News/Security-Industry/2012/03/20/Peru-upgrades-air-defense-with-140M-plan/92851332275923/ |url-status=live |access-date=29 December 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230601010834/https://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2012/03/20/Peru-upgrades-air-defense-with-140M-plan/92851332275923/ |archive-date=1 June 2023}}{{cite news |date=21 March 2012 |title=Peru's Next-Generation Air Defenses |work=Defense Industry Daily |url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/perus-next-generation-air-defenses-07339/ |url-status=live |access-date=29 December 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141229013446/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/perus-next-generation-air-defenses-07339/ |archive-date=29 December 2014}} Rafael industries is expected to supply six SPYDER-SR systems in this deal. Status of the deal in unclear.

;{{PHI}}

Philippine Air Force - Three batteries of the SPYDER-MR air defense system were purchased in a deal said to be worth over $141 million (or around PHP 7,996,351,276).{{cite web |author=Ardiansyah |first=Yulian |date=2022-09-27 |title=PAF's SPYDER-MR ADS Arrives In the Philippines |url=https://gbp.com.sg/stories/pafs-spyder-mr-ads-arrives-in-the-philippines/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230913121125/https://gbp.com.sg/stories/pafs-spyder-mr-ads-arrives-in-the-philippines/ |archive-date=2023-09-13 |access-date=2023-09-13 |publisher=Global Business Press}} Two batteries called SPYDER Philippine Air Defense System (SPADS) were formally inducted into service in November 2022 and are assign and operated by the 960th Air and Missile Defense Group.{{cite news |date=30 December 2022 |title=Yearender: AFP ends 2022 with anti-air missile capability |work=Philippine News Agency |url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1191493 |url-status=live |access-date=1 June 2023 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20221230015350/https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1191493 |archive-date=30 December 2022}} The 3rd and last battery was delivered in November 2024.{{cite web |title=Philippines receives first 2 batteries of SPYDER-MR air defense missile system, 2nd C-295W aircraft |url=https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2022/11/philippines-receives-first-2-batteries.html?m=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230912131442/https://www.asiapacificdefensejournal.com/2022/11/philippines-receives-first-2-batteries.html?m=1 |archive-date=12 September 2023 |access-date=9 November 2022 |website=Asia Pacific Defense Journal}}{{cite web |date=1 March 2020 |title=Ground Based Air Defense System (GBADS) Acquisition Project of the Philippine Air Force |url=https://www.phdefresource.com/2020/03/ground-based-air-defense-system-gbads.html?m=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230912131624/https://www.phdefresource.com/2020/03/ground-based-air-defense-system-gbads.html?m=1 |archive-date=12 September 2023 |access-date=1 March 2020 |website=Philippine Defense Resource}} The systems are mounted onboard Czech Tatra T815-7 High Mobility Trucks.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=January 29, 2023 |title=Detailing the SPYDER Air Defense System of the Philippine Air Force |url=https://www.pitzdefanalysis.net/2022/02/detailing-spyder-ground-based-air-defense-system-paf.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325103709/https://www.pitzdefanalysis.net/2022/02/detailing-spyder-ground-based-air-defense-system-paf.html |archive-date=March 25, 2023 |access-date=March 25, 2023 |website=Pitz Defense Analysis}}{{Cite web |date=September 27, 2022 |title=Philippine Air Force receives first Spyder air defense systems |url=https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_september_2022_global_security_army_industry/philippine_air_force_receives_first_spyder_air_defense_systems.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325103709/https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_september_2022_global_security_army_industry/philippine_air_force_receives_first_spyder_air_defense_systems.html |archive-date=March 25, 2023 |access-date=March 25, 2023 |website=Army Recognition}}

;{{SGP}}

Republic of Singapore Air Force – In 2008, the Ministry of Defence ordered two SPYDER-SR batteries along with 75 Python-5 SAMs and 75 Derby SAMs. They were all delivered during 2011 and 2012. Some SPYDER-SRs were operated by the 165 Squadron in 2011, it is also reported that more SPYDER-SRs are on order.{{cite web|last1=Tat|first1=Ong Hong|title=No escape from the SPYDER|url=http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/resourcelibrary/cyberpioneer/topics/articles/weapon/2011/jun11_weapon.html#.VJ5ZLF4CYA|website=MINDEF|access-date=27 December 2014|date=17 June 2011}} The RSAF SPYDER is mounted on MAN RMMV TG-MIL trucks. The SPYDER system achieved full operational capacity on 4 July 2018.{{cite news |url=http://www.janes.com/article/81627/rsaf-s-spyder-air-defence-system-attains-full-operational-capability?from_rss=1 |publisher=Jane's Information Group |title=RSAF's SPYDER air defence system attains full operational capability |first=Gabriel |last=Dominguez |date=9 July 2018 |quote=The Republic of Singapore Air Force’s (RSAF’s) SPYDER ground-based air defence system has achieved full operational capability (FOC), the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced in a 4 July statement.}}

;{{VIE}}

VPA Air Defence – In 2015, Vietnam chose the SPYDER missile system as its new medium-range air defense missile system.{{Cite web|title=Vietnam has selected Israeli Rafael Spyder as new short-range air defense missile system|url=http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com/2015/10/vietnam-has-selected-israeli-rafael.html|access-date=2021-10-05|language=en-GB}} First deliveries were highlighted in July 2016. Vietnamese systems are mounted on RMMV HX range trucks. Five systems including 375 Python missiles and 375 Derby missiles were reportedly acquired.{{Cite web|title=Trade Registers|url=https://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php|access-date=5 July 2021|website=armstrade.sipri.org}}

;{{UAE}}

United Arab Emirates Army – In 2022, the United Arab Emirates bought an undisclosed number of SPYDER missile systems.{{cite news|last1=Cornwell|first1=Alexander|last2=Irish|first2=John|title=Exclusive: Israel to sell air defence system to United Arab Emirates|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/exclusive-israel-sell-air-defence-system-united-arab-emirates-sources-say-2022-09-22/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114152623/https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/exclusive-israel-sell-air-defence-system-united-arab-emirates-sources-say-2022-09-22/|url-status=live|archive-date=14 November 2022|access-date=28 November 2022|work=Reuters|date=23 September 2022}}

;{{MOR}}

Royal Moroccan Army – Morocco signed a contract to buy SPYDER from Israel.{{Cite web |last=Egozi |first=Arie |date=20 March 2023 |title=Morocco to buy Spyder air defence system from Rafael |url=https://defence-industry.eu/morocco-to-buy-spyder-air-defence-system-from-rafael/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230601005738/https://defence-industry.eu/morocco-to-buy-spyder-air-defence-system-from-rafael/ |archive-date=1 June 2023 |access-date=1 June 2023 |website=Defense Industry Europe}}

=Possible operators=

;{{GEO}}

Defense Forces of Georgia – There were reports that a battery of the SPYDER missile system was operated in 2008. No official confirmation exists and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) arms transfer database cannot confirm this.{{cite web|url=http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php|title=SIPRI arms transfer database|website=Stockholm International Peace Research Institute|access-date=27 December 2014|archive-date=22 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190422051706/http://armstrade.sipri.org/armstrade/page/trade_register.php|url-status=dead}} Jane's Missiles & Rockets magazine previously cited a Rafael representative claiming that one of the two export customers of the SPYDER missile system already has theirs deployed.{{cite news |last1=Aminov |first1=Said |date=21 August 2008 |title=Analysis: Georgia's Air Defence in the August War |work=Defence Web |url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=526 |url-status=live |access-date=30 December 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20141230073414/http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=526 |archive-date=30 December 2014}}

=Potential operators=

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€3.85 billion for 41 launchers, to be purchased in two phases. It is in competition against the NASAMS from Kongsberg, the VL Mica from MBDA France, the KM-SAM from Hanwha and the IRIS-T SLM.{{Cite web |last=Defensa.com |date=2023-11-24 |title=Rumania se dotará de un sistema de defensa aérea por 3.850 millones - Noticias Defensa defensa.com OTAN y Europa |url=https://www.defensa.com/otan-y-europa/rumania-dotara-sistema-defensa-aerea-medio-corto-alcance-3-850 |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=Defensa.com |language=es}} It is to replace the S-75M3 and the MIM-23 Hawk (Phase IIIR) air defence systems.{{Cite web |title=Romania Launches $4.2 Billion Tender for Short- and Medium-range Air Defense Systems |url=https://mil.in.ua/en/news/romania-launches-4-2-billion-tender-for-short-and-medium-range-air-defense-systems/ |access-date=2023-11-24 |website=Militarnyi |language=en-US}}

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The Philippine Marine Corps expressed interest in the SPYDER-SR as their air defense for the BrahMos Missile.{{Citation needed|date=February 2025}}

References

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=Citations=

External links

[http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/203-en/Marketing.aspx Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.]
[http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/331-856-en/Marketing.aspx PYTHON-5 by Rafael]
[http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/331-887-en/Marketing.aspx DERBY by Rafael]
{{YouTube|VpOCBCZ7ox0|Rafael Advanced Defense Systems & IAI - SPIKE Missile and SPYDER ADS-SR}}
{{YouTube|1is-gYc7Jeo|Spyder missiles of Israel -Discovery channel}}
[http://www.mindef.gov.sg/imindef/press_room/official_releases/nr/2011/mar/02mar11_nr3/02mar11_speech/02mar11_fs2.html#.VKCoPV4CYA Fact Sheet: Surface-to-Air PYthon-5 and DERby - Air Defence System (SPYDER)]
[http://www.iai.co.il/2013/22031-en/IAI.aspx Israel Aerospace Industries]
[http://www.iai.co.il/2013/34481-41073-en/IAI.aspx ELM-2106 ATAR by Elta]
[http://www.iai.co.il/2013/34481-41832-en/IAI.aspx ELM-2084 - MMR by Elta]
[https://www.rafael.co.il/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Spyder-Family-Brochure-Eng-1.pdf Spyder Family - (SR/ER/MR/LR) by Rafael]