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Israel Navy Debuts Barak Magen System to Intercept Iranian Drones

Integrating advanced radar with multiple interceptors on Sa’ar 6 corvettes, Barak Magen protects Israel’s naval fleet within hostile maritime environments.

Jews look at an impacted site following missile attack from Iran on Israel, in Bnei Brak, Israel.
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Overview

  • On June 15, the Israeli Navy carried out Barak Magen’s first operational deployment, intercepting eight Iranian drones launched toward its coastal waters.
  • Stationed on Sa’ar 6-class corvettes, the system employed its long-range LRAD interceptor to neutralize unmanned aerial threats before they could inflict damage.
  • Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries, Barak Magen fuses EL/M-2248 MF-STAR radar with vertical launchers for MRAD, LRAD, and ER missiles to counter drones, cruise missiles, and ballistic projectiles.
  • The operational debut marks a shift in Israel’s maritime defense strategy toward layered air defense covering both fleet vessels and offshore installations.
  • Exchanges of drone and missile strikes between Israel and Iran have intensified, resulting in significant casualties and damage to military and civilian targets.