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Czechs pick preferred partner for mobile air defence requirement

2nd October 2020 - 15:41 GMT | by Arie Egozi in Tel Aviv

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The selection of Rafael as preferred bidder for the Czech Republic's mobile air defence requirement is notable for including a strong element of local industrial workshare

The Army of the Czech Republic (ACR) will use SPYDER short- and medium-range air defence systems from Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, officials in Prague have confirmed.

Negotiations with the Israeli government for SPYDER-MR  and SPYDER-SR were signalled on 25 September by Czech Minister of Defence Lubomír Metnar, following a competitive evaluation process.

Procurement of four SPYDER batteries, each with its own 3D radar, fire control system and four launchers, will cost an estimated CZK10 billion ($440 million). Both governments expect to conclude the deal in early 2021.

The new equipment will replace obsolete Soviet-era: 2К12 (NATO: SA-6 ‘Gainful’)

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Arie Egozi

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Born in Israel, Arie Egozi served in the IDF and holds a political science and …

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