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Thursday, April 9, 2026
TopicRafael Advanced Defense Systems

Topic: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

What is ‘ROCKS’, India’s first air-launched quasi-ballistic missile

A next generation extended stand-off air-to-surface missile test fired by IAF, ROCKS has been designed & manufactured by Israeli defence major Rafael, keeping India’s needs in mind.

Israel unveils Sea Breaker, the long-range missile system it could offer for Make in India

Sea Breaker, the 5th generation long range, autonomous, precision-guided missile system, is meant to hit high-value maritime and land targets.

Israel’s Rafael unveils new variant of Spice weapon guidance kit, says will offer it to IAF

Spice 250 ER, the new variant, is the smallest of the Spice family. Spice 2000 guidance kit was used in 2019 Balakot strike.

War of words breaks out between Israeli firm and DRDO over anti-tank missiles

Rafael conducted successful test of Spike missiles in Mhow, and asked Army to reconsider decision to take away a huge order & give it to DRDO.

On Camera

Data centre gold rush risks blackouts, central electricity body warns states against tripping grids

India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.

Western theatre against Pakistan to be headed by IAF, Northern theatre under Army to focus on China

India's military to get Vice Chief of Defence Staff along with one Theatre Commander from each of three services, it is learnt.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.