Israel Aerospace Industries Wins Key Contract In East Asia
The Royal Thai Air Force has acquired the Israel Aerospace Industries Barak MX air defense system, providing enhanced protection against tactical ballistic missiles and air-breathing targets. The system, valued at approximately $108 million, offers advanced network-centric capabilities and interoperability with local command-and-control systems. The acquisition comes amid growing security concerns in the region, with neighboring countries deploying long-range strike weapons. According to Breaking Defense, IAI has partnered with Thai Aviation Industries for maintenance and additional tasks.