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Barak MX
A modular, multi-tier air-defense system built around the Barak family of interceptor missiles, allowing a single command-and-control and radar architecture to engage threats from short to long range. It is offered for both land-based and naval installations as a scalable export system.
In service since 2018 · 3 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
150
km range
25,000
m altitude
470
km radar
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
Israeli export-licensed
Israeli MoD (DECA/SIBAT) licensing; active export programme.
Channel: Direct commercial / G2G
Fielded & proven
Limited · 3 operators
In service since 2018. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Engagement range Maximum distance at which an air-defense system can intercept targets. Higher covers more airspace. | 150 km |
|---|---|
| Engagement altitude Maximum target altitude the system can reach. | 25,000 m |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | Barak ER / Barak LRAD interceptor missiles |
|---|---|
| Guidance How the weapon finds its target: inertial, GPS/GLONASS, active/semi-active radar, infrared, laser, TV, wire. | Active radar homing, Two-way datalink |
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Radar Primary radar. AESA (active electronically scanned array) is the current state of the art. | ELM-2084 multi-mission radar |
|---|---|
| Radar range Published detection range against a typical fighter-sized target. Higher sees first. | 470 km |
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
| Operator countries Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem. | 3 |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Israel Aerospace Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the engagement range of the Israel Aerospace Industries Barak MX? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries Barak MX has a maximum engagement range of 150 km.
What is the main armament of the Israel Aerospace Industries Barak MX? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries Barak MX's primary weapon is the Barak ER / Barak LRAD interceptor missiles.
What is the Israel Aerospace Industries Barak MX used for? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries Barak MX is a air defense system typically used for air defense.
How many countries operate the Israel Aerospace Industries Barak MX? +
The Israel Aerospace Industries Barak MX is operated by 3 countries.
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