Barak 8

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{{Infobox weapon
| name = Barak 8/ LR-SAM/ MR-SAM
| image = Salon du Bourget 20090619 077.jpg
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| type = Long-range [[surface-to-air missile]]
| service = 2016−present<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/india-most-advanced-warship-to-get-the-missiles-that-were-missin-47266.html|title=India's most-advanced warship to get the missing Missiles|access-date=30 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926170943/http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/india-most-advanced-warship-to-get-the-missiles-that-were-missin-47266.html|archive-date=26 September 2016}}</ref>
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| designer = [[Israel Aerospace Industries]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/WATCH-IAI-carries-out-successful-trial-of-Barak-8-air-and-missile-defense-system-381342|title=WATCH: IAI carries out successful trial of Barak 8 air and missile defense system|access-date=30 July 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160802120652/http://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/WATCH-IAI-carries-out-successful-trial-of-Barak-8-air-and-missile-defense-system-381342|archive-date=2 August 2016}}</ref> [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]
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| diameter = {{cvt|0.54|m}}<ref name="flightglobal.com"/>
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| origin = [[India]], [[Israel]]
| is_missile = yes
| is_UK = yes
| used_by = [[Indian Navy]] [[Indian Air Force]] [[Indian Army]] [[Israeli Navy]] [[Azerbaijan Air Force]]
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| manufacturer = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] [[Bharat Electronics Limited]] [[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems]]
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| production_date = 2017−present
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| weight = {{convert|275|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="flightglobal.com">{{cite news |last1=Egozi |first1=Arie |title=Polish navy tests Barak-8 missile |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/ariel-view/2014/09/barak-8-missile-offered-polish-navy/ |work=Aerial View |publisher=Flightglobal |date=4 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912073648/http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/ariel-view/2014/09/barak-8-missile-offered-polish-navy/ |archive-date=12 September 2014}}</ref>
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| detonation = Proximity (60 kg warhead)<ref name="flightglobal.com"/>
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| engine = Two stage, smokeless [[pulsed rocket motor]]
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| vehicle_range = {{cvt|0.5|–|100 and 150|km}}<ref name=IHSJanesBarak82015>{{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|url-status=dead|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}}</ref><ref name="The Telegraph"/><ref name="The Times of India"/>
| speed = [[Mach number|Mach]] 3 (1030 m/s)<ref name="Defense-Update">{{cite news|url=https://defense-update.com/20190517_indian-navy-demonstrates-mrsam-cooperative-engagement-capability.html|title=Indian Navy Demonstrates 'MRSAM 'Cooperative Engagement' Capability|date=May 17, 2019|access-date=December 30, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref>
| guidance = *Two way data link<ref name="IAI PDF - Barak 8"/>
*Active [[Active radar homing|RF]]/[[infrared homing|IIR]] seeker<ref name="IAI PDF - Barak 8"/>
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| wingspan = {{cvt|0.94|m}}<ref name="flightglobal.com"/>
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| launch_platform = * 8 cell [[vertical launching system|VLS module]]
* 8 cell, double stacked land launcher
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'''Barak 8''' ({{lang-he|בָּרָק}}, lit. "Lightning"), also known as LR-SAM or as MR-SAM,<ref>{{Cite web|title = Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM)|url = http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/lr-sam.htm|website = www.globalsecurity.org|access-date = 2016-01-16|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151122061754/http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/lr-sam.htm|archive-date = 2015-11-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title = Indo-Israeli LR Sam Test Fired Aboard Indian Warship|url = http://www.defensenews.com/story/defense/international/asia-pacific/2015/12/30/indo-israeli-lr-sam-test-fired-aboard-indian-warship/78073524/|website = Defense News|access-date = 2016-01-16|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160811160911/http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0%2C7340%2CL-4825492%2C00.html|archive-date = 2016-08-11}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.jns.org/news-briefs/2017/2/23/indias-modi-approves-25-billion-missile-deal-with-israel|title=India's Modi approves $2.5 billion missile deal with Israel|newspaper=JNS.org|access-date=2017-02-24|language=en-US|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170224133617/http://www.jns.org/news-briefs/2017/2/23/indias-modi-approves-25-billion-missile-deal-with-israel|archive-date=2017-02-24}}</ref> is an Indo-Israeli [[surface-to-air missile]] (SAM), designed to defend against any type of airborne threat including aircraft, helicopters, [[anti-ship missile]]s, and [[unmanned aerial vehicle|UAVs]] as well as [[ballistic missile]]s,<ref name="Next-Gen: Barak-8">[http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/india-israel-introducing-mr-sam-03461/ Next-Gen: Barak-8] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100223205006/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/india-israel-introducing-mr-sam-03461/ |date=2010-02-23 }}, defenseindustrydaily.com, Accessed 25 November 2014</ref> cruise missiles and combat jets.<ref name="IndianExpress">{{cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/navy-successfully-test-fires-barak-8-long-range-missile-from-ins-kolkata/|title=Indian Navy successfully test fires Barak-8 long range missile from INS Kolkata|agency=The Indian Express|ref=Indianexpress|access-date=30 December 2015|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160101190413/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/navy-successfully-test-fires-barak-8-long-range-missile-from-ins-kolkata/|archive-date=1 January 2016}}</ref> Both maritime and land-based variants of the system exist.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Bourne|first1=Jason|title=The Barak Connection- India and Israel|url=http://www.merinews.com/article/the-barak-connection--india-and-israel/15774020.shtml|access-date=16 November 2014|publisher=merinews|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129035431/http://www.merinews.com/article/the-barak-connection--india-and-israel/15774020.shtml|archive-date=29 November 2014}}</ref>

Barak 8 was jointly developed by [[Israel Aerospace Industries]] (IAI), India's [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|Defence Research & Development Organisation]] (DRDO), Israel's ''Directorate of Research and Development'' (DDR&D), [[Elta Systems]], [[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems]] and other companies. [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] (BDL) produces the missiles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indiaisrael-codeveloped-mrsam-missile-successfully-testfired-1467289609-1|title=India-Israel co-developed Barak-8 missile successfully test-fired|date=2016-06-30|website=Jagranjosh.com|access-date=2019-09-24}}</ref>

==Background==
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.<ref>{{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 }}</ref> In November 2009 Israel signed a $1.1 billion contract to supply an upgraded tactical Barak 8 air defence system to India.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://in.reuters.com/article/topNews/idINIndia-43809220091109 | work=Reuters | title=India buys upgraded Israeli air defences for $1.1bn | date=2009-11-09 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100307020658/http://in.reuters.com/article/topNews/idINIndia-43809220091109 | archive-date=2010-03-07 }}</ref> In May 2017, India placed an order of $630 million for four ships of the Indian Navy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-aerospace-gets-630m-missile-defense-deal-for-indian-navy/|title=Israel Aerospace gets $630m missile defense deal for Indian Navy|work=The Times of Israel|access-date=2017-05-21|language=en-US|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}}</ref> In September 2018, [[Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited|MDL]] and [[Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers|GRSE]] awarded [[Bharat Electronics Limited]] with a $1.28 billion contract to supply seven Barak-8 air defence systems for [[Project 17A-class frigate]]s. In October 2018, Bharat Electronics Limited signed a $777 million deal with Israel Aerospace Industries to help fulfil the Barak-8 order.<ref name="iai-bel-order">{{cite news |last1=Dominguez |first1=Gabriel |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/ |work=Jane's Defence Weekly |date=24 October 2018 |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 |url-status=live}}</ref>
Parallel to the Barak-8, Israel Aerospace Industries 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 Israel Aerospace Industries to meet specific requirements from domestic and foreign customers.<ref name="Barak MX System">{{cite news |title=Barak MX System https://www.iai.co.il/p/barak-mx-system/ }}</ref>

==Design==
[[File:Barak 8 launcher.jpg|thumb|Barak 8 launcher module]]
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 3 <ref name="Defense-Update">{{cite news|url=https://defense-update.com/20190517_indian-navy-demonstrates-mrsam-cooperative-engagement-capability.html|title=Indian Navy Demonstrates 'MRSAM 'Cooperative Engagement' Capability|date=May 17, 2019|access-date=December 30, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> with a maximum operational range of 70 km,<ref name="IndianExpress"/><ref name="NDTVBarak8">{{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}}</ref><ref name="IHSJanesBarak8">{{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}}</ref> which was later increased to 100 km.<ref name="The Telegraph">[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</ref><ref name="The Times of India">[http://m.timesofindia.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] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151202081522/http://m.timesofindia.com/india/Gen-Next-missile-defence-shield-built-by-Israel-and-India-clears-first-hurdle/articleshow/49955127.cms |date=2015-12-02 }}, The Times of India, 28 November 2015</ref> Barak 8 features a dual pulse rocket motor as well as [[Thrust vector control]],<ref name="janes.com">{{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|access-date=30 July 2016|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}}</ref> 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 air-borne threats, such as; anti-ship missiles, aircraft, UAVs drones and supersonic missiles<ref>{{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}}</ref> When coupled with a modern air-defence system and multi-function surveillance track and guidance radars, (such as the [[EL/M-2248 MF-STAR]] [[Active electronically scanned array|AESA]] on board the [[Kolkata-class destroyer]]s) Barak 8 enables the capability to simultaneously engage multiple targets during saturation attacks.<ref name="IAI PDF - Barak 8">[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</ref>

[[Israel Aerospace Industries]] describe Barak 8 as "an advanced, long-range missile defense and air defense system" with its main features being:<ref name="IAI PDF - Barak 8"/><ref>[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]]</ref>
* 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]]<ref name="Next-Gen: Barak-8"/>

== MRSAM ==
''MRSAM'' is the land based configuration of the missile. It consists of a command and control system, tracking radar, missile and mobile launcher systems. Each launcher will have eight such missiles in two stacks and are launched in a canister configuration. The system is also fitted with an advanced radio frequency (RF) seeker.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pm-modi-clears-deal-india-army-acquire-vital-air-defence-systems-israel-soon-717125|title=India clears deal; army to acquire air defence systems from Israel soon|last=Bhat|first=Aditya|newspaper=International Business Times, India Edition|access-date=2017-02-24|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170224011717/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/pm-modi-clears-deal-india-army-acquire-vital-air-defence-systems-israel-soon-717125|archive-date=2017-02-24}}</ref><ref name=":1" />

The Indian Army ordered five regiments of this version, which consists of about 40 launchers and 200 missiles for {{INRConvert|17000|c}}. It is expected to be deployed by 2023 with first deliveries commencing in 2020. It has a range between 50 km to 70 km.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.timesofisrael.com/indias-modi-approves-nis-9-4-billion-missile-deal-with-israel/|title=India's Modi approves NIS 9.4 billion missile deal with Israel|newspaper=The Times of Israel|access-date=2017-02-24|language=en-US|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}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/69434/india-signs-mrsam-deal|title=India signs MRSAM deal {{!}} IHS Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2017-04-18|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419101222/http://www.janes.com/article/69434/india-signs-mrsam-deal|archive-date=2017-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/boost-to-armys-air-power-to-get-medium-range-missile-by-2020/articleshow/60244300.cms|title=Boost to Army's air power; to get medium range missile by 2020 - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-08-27|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}}</ref>

On 23rd November 2020, It was successfully tested, An unmanned air vehicle (UAV), [[Meggitt Banshee|Banshee]] was hit mid-air accurately. The entire mission trajectory from the launch to plunging into the sea was monitored by various radars and electro-optico instruments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/india-successfully-test-fires-surface-to-air-missile-off-odisha-coast-120122300912_1.html|title=India successfully test-fires surface-to air missile off Odisha coast|work=Business Standard}}</ref>

==LRSAM (Barak-8ER)==
{{Update|section|date = November 2019}}
An ER (extended range) variant of the Barak 8 is under development, which will see the missiles maximum range increased to 150 km.<ref name="janes.com"/> 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 [[Thrust_vector_control|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".<ref name="janes.com"/> The missile is expected to equip the Indian Navy's future [[Visakhapatnam-class destroyer]]s and [[Nilgiri-class frigate (2019)|Nilgiri-class frigate]].<ref>[http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/naval-barak-8-surface-air-missiles/ Naval Barak-8 Missiles, Israel, India] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120808005150/http://www.naval-technology.com/projects/naval-barak-8-surface-air-missiles |date=2012-08-08 }}, naval-technology.com, Accessed 25 November 2014</ref><ref>[http://defense-update.com/20111121_barak-8-mr-sam-test-program-to-begin-in-early-2012.html#.VHSJeousV-6 Barak 8 / MR-SAM Test Program to Begin in Early 2012] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216151237/http://defense-update.com/20111121_barak-8-mr-sam-test-program-to-begin-in-early-2012.html |date=2014-12-16 }}, {{cite web |url=http://defense-update.com/ |title=Archived copy |access-date=2012-01-25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120129135320/http://defense-update.com/ |archive-date=2012-01-29 }}, 21 November 2011</ref>

Israel has completed the test of a new Barak 8 Extended-range interceptor that can destroy a target 150 km away on 22 March, 2021. The extended range interceptor reaches an altitude of 30 kilometers (18.6 miles). “The combination of several interceptors in a unified launcher and the inherent modularity of the Barak system provide an optimal response for the future battlefield,” IAI president and CEO Boaz Levy said in a statement after the test. The missile has been designed to shoot down aircraft, helicopters, drones, anti-ship missiles, ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles.

==Flight tests==
[[File:INS Kolkata firing a Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile.png|thumb|[[INS Kolkata]] firing a Barak 8 missile]]
[[File:INS Kochi test fires a Medium Range Surface to Air Missile, 2019 (1).jpg|thumb|[[INS Kochi]] firing a Barak 8 missile]]
* In May 2010, the Barak-II missile was successfully test fired at an [[electronic target]] and met its initial objectives. The second test of the missile was to be held in India later in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/site/Story/99283/India/Indo-Israeli%20missile%20successfully%20test-fired:%20DRDO%20chief.html|title=Indo-Israeli missile successfully test-fired: DRDO chief|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}}</ref> "More than 70 per cent of the content in the [[Missile]] being developed with [[Israel]] would be indigenous." [[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] chief V. K. Saraswat told [[The Economic Times]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6115479.cms | work=The Times Of India | title=Politics/Nation | date=2010-07-01 | url-status=live | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100811214042/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/6115479.cms | archive-date=2010-08-11 }}</ref>
* On 10 November 2014 the Barak 8 was successfully test fired in Israel with all integrated operational components for both the marine & land system.<ref>{{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 |date=November 11, 2014 |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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 |date=November 13, 2014 |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 }}</ref>
*On 26 November 2015, a successful test was conducted on a drone target.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* On 29 December 2015 and 30 December 2015 the Indian Navy successfully test-fired the Barak 8 missile from [[INS Kolkata]].<ref>{{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|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}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = Indian Navy test-fires missile developed with Israel|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}}</ref> Two missiles were fired at high speed targets, during naval exercises being undertaken in the Arabian Sea.<ref>{{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 |url-status=dead |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 }}</ref><ref>{{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|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}}</ref>
* 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.<ref>[http://odishatv.in/odisha/body-slider/barak-8-missile-test-fired-from-chandipur-153434/ Barak-8 missile test-fired from Chandipur] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20160724182809/http://odishatv.in/odisha/body-slider/barak-8-missile-test-fired-from-chandipur-153434/ |date=2016-07-24 }}</ref> 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.<ref name="successful test">{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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|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}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|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|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}}</ref><ref>{{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|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701140740/http://www.pragativadi.com/site/details?nid=828|archive-date=2016-07-01}}</ref>
* On 1 July 2016 the MR SAM (land based version) was tested for the third time from the ITR at Chandipur, at 10:26 AM IST and the missile successfully hit a pilotless target aircraft, proving its reliability.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* On 20 September 2016, India successfully test fired the Barak-8. The long range missile was launched from a mobile launcher at the ITR in Chandipur at around 10:13 AM IST.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/200916/india-successfully-test-fires-medium-range-surface-to-air-missile-barak-8.html|title=India successfully test fires surface-to-air missile Barak-8|access-date=2016-09-20|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}}</ref>
* On 25 December 2016, Azerbaijan successfully tested the missile.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
* On 10 February 2017, Israel Aerospace Industries test fired the missile at sea to verify its capabilities.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
* On 16 May 2017, the Indian Navy successfully test fired the missile from [[INS Kochi]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref>
* On 29 November 2017, the Indian Navy test fired the missile from INS Kochi.<ref>{{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}}</ref>
*On 25 January 2019, the Indian Navy test fired the missile from INS Chennai against an incoming aerial target flying at a low altitude.<ref>{{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|access-date=2019-01-25}}</ref>
* On 22 March 2021, Israel Aerospace Industries successfully test fired Barak 8 Extended-range interceptor with 150 km range

== Deployment ==
The Israeli Navy has commenced equipping its [[Sa'ar 5]] corvettes with the system, the first re-fitted vessel being the [[INS Lahav|INS ''Lahav'']]. The [[Sa'ar 4.5-class missile boat|Sa'ar 4.5]] flotilla will be next for the upgrade.<ref name="auto">{{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}}</ref> The Indian Navy has already deployed the missiles on [[Kolkata-class destroyer|Kolkata class]] [[Guided missile destroyer|stealth guided-missile destroyer]]s.

A Barak 8 operated by the [[Azerbaijani Armed Forces]] is said to have successfully intercepted an [[9K720 Iskander|Iskander]] operated by Armenia during the [[2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Times|first=The Moscow|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}}</ref>

The Indian Air Force got the first MRSAM system on 9 September 2021 which guards the [[Jaisalmer Air Force Station]].<ref>{{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|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-09|website=Times Now News|language=en}}</ref>

==Operators==
[[File:Barak 8 operators.png|thumb|400px|Map with Barak 8 operators in blue]]

===Current operators===
*{{AZE}} – Azerbaijan bought 12 Barak-8 missiles systems along with 75 missiles.<ref name="az">{{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 }}</ref><ref>{{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 |publisher=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 }}</ref><ref>{{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|language=en-US}}</ref>
*{{ISR}} – By February 2017, Israel's [[Sa'ar 5-class corvette]]s to 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 missile boat|Sa'ar 4.5-class corvettes]] in two to three years.<ref name="auto"/>
*{{IND}} – India has bought $5 billion worth of Barak-8 missiles for its Air Force, Navy and Army.<ref>{{Cite web|last=GDC|date=2021-07-17|title=India Bought Barak-8 Missiles Worth $5 Billion|url=https://www.globaldefensecorp.com/2021/07/18/india-bought-barak-8-missiles-worth-5-billion/|access-date=2021-07-18|website=Global Defense Corp|language=en-US}}</ref> [[Kolkata-class destroyer|''Kolkata''-class destroyers]], [[Visakhapatnam-class destroyer|''Visakhapatnam''-class destroyers]], <ref name=":0" /> [[INS Vikramaditya|INS ''Vikramaditya'']], [[INS Vikrant (2013)|INS ''Vikrant'']] and [[Nilgiri-class frigate (2019)|''Nilgiri''-class frigates]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://thediplomat.com/2017/04/india-israel-conclude-2-billion-missile-deal/|title=India, Israel Conclude $2 Billion Missile Deal|last=Diplomat|first=Franz-Stefan Gady, The|work=The Diplomat|access-date=2017-04-18|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419102202/https://thediplomat.com/2017/04/india-israel-conclude-2-billion-missile-deal/|archive-date=2017-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.janes.com/article/84016/iai-wins-usd777-million-contract-to-supply-additional-barak-8-lrsam-systems-for-indian-navy/|title=IAI wins USD777 million contract to supply additional Barak-8 LRSAM systems for Indian Navy}} </ref>

===Potential operators===
*{{MAR}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://defense-arab.com/vb/threads/156931/|title=Watch: صفقة محتملة لنظام باراك-8 للدفاع الجوي لصالح المغرب|access-date=15 July 2021|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=}}</ref>
*{{GER}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4825492,00.html|title=Watch: India tests Barak 8 missile|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}}</ref>
*{{POL}} – In 2014, Polish Navy evaluated the Barak 8 missile system for potential use in their ships.<ref name="IndianExpress" />
*{{COL}}<ref>[https://www.infodefensa.com/latam/2019/02/11/noticia-colombia-selecciona-barak8-defensa-antiaerea.html La Fuerza Aérea de Colombia selecciona al Barak-8 para su defensa antiaérea]</ref>
*{{KSA}}<ref>{{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=breakingdefense.com}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Tor missile system]]
*[[Bavar-373]]
*[[Sayyad-4]]
*[[Raad (air defense system)|Ra'ad]]
*[[Khordad 15 (air defense system)|Khordad 15]]
*[[MIM-104 Patriot]]
*[[RIM-66 Standard]]
*[[RIM-67 Standard]]
*[[Aster (missile family)]]
*[[Hisar (missile family)]]
*[[RIM-174 Standard ERAM]]
*[[Akash (missile)|Akash]]
*[[Akash-NG]]
*[[VL-SRSAM]]
*[[QRSAM]]
*[[Barak-1]]
*[[XRSAM]]

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
*[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]
*The Indian Express (Oct 12/06) - [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
*[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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