Israel Delivers BARAK MX Air Defense System to Slovakia

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), announced April 23 the delivery of the BARAK MX air defense system to the Slovak Air Force worth Euro 530 milliion.

The delivery of the system includes the transfer of training and operational know-how. The delivery will enhance Slovakia’s air defense capability against a variety of modern threats, including drones, fighter jets, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles, and strengthens NATO’s collective security architecture.

The  2024 agreement between the countries reflects the growing global demand for advanced and reliable air defense solutions that can be rapidly deployed, and promotes industrial cooperation with Slovakia, including local production, technology transfer, and economic growth.

The BARAK MX system’s three advanced interceptors operate at ranges of 35, 70 and 150 km, and are equipped with advanced radars, enabling accurate and simultaneous interception of multiple threats in complex operational environments. At the heart of the system is an advanced combination of multi-mission radars that provide detection, classification and tracking capabilities.

Slovak Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Robert Klink: “ The first battery of the BARAK MX system has already been deployed at a classified location. The system is currently in the process of being put into operation, with full operational readiness expected in the coming weeks.

The process includes ongoing training of Slovak soldiers and the arrival of foreign experts, with additional components of the system continuing to arrive throughout the year.”

IAI CEO Boaz Levy: "When the Slovak Ministry of Defense selected the BARAK MX integrated air defense system, it was an expression of trust in the system's advanced technological capabilities.

After a long series of theoretical and practical training sessions for Slovak army soldiers who will operate the system.