Red Sky (air defense system)
The Red Sky is an air defense system designed for low-altitude threats developed by Elbit Systems of Israel, still in development though parts of it are currently in use by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).[1]
| Red Sky | |
|---|---|
| Type | Air defense system |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Israel Defense Forces |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Elbit Systems |
| Manufacturer | Elbit Systems |
| Specifications | |
| Effective firing range | 15,000 feet |
Elbit describes it as "a Tactical Very Short-range Air Defense (VSHORAD) System" with a range of up to 7 km.[2]
In 2024 Elbit announced a roughly $50M contract from an unnamed international customer for two Red Sky batteries.[3]
References
- Zomer, Navit (30 April 2024). "Elbit Systems sells air defense systems to international client for 1st time". Ynetnews.
- Frantzman, Seth J. (7 May 2024). "Elbit's new Red Sky air defense system goes public with first customer". Breaking Defense.
- "Israel's Elbit strikes $50 million contract for new Red Sky air defense system". ctech. 30 April 2024.
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