IAI to Supply the RTAF with Advanced Barak MX Air Defence System

Israel Aerospace Industries has been awarded a contract to supply the Royal Thai Air Force with the advanced Barak MX air defence system. Under the contract, IAI will deliver advanced air defence capabilities, providing Thailand’s airspace with enhanced protection against Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBM) and Air Breathing Targets (ABT), including UAVs, fighter aircraft and cruise missiles with up to 150 km of defence coverage.

IAI President and CEO, Boaz Levy said, “This contract award represents a significant milestone for IAI in East Asia, with Thailand being a key and influential country in the region. The Barak MX air defence system will provide Thailand with its first-ever medium-range air defence capability, offering comprehensive protection against both ballistic and aerial threats. The Barak MX was selected after successfully meeting and exceeding the stringent requirements of the Thai Air Force, offering advanced network-centric capabilities and interoperability with local command-and-control systems. We are proud to deepen our collaboration and stand alongside Thailand, as it enhances its defence architecture with proven, next-generation capabilities.”

The Barak MX system includes a Command and Control (C2) unit, IAI’s Multi-Mission Radar (MMR), launchers with surface-to-air missiles, a missile reloading vehicle and a logistic support vehicle. All components are mounted on high-mobility platforms, enabling rapid deployment and operational readiness within a short time. To provide the Royal Thai Air Force with comprehensive and local support, IAI has partnered with Thai Aviation Industries (TAI) for maintenance and additional tasks.

Selected by numerous countries around the globe as a superior, proven solution for air defence, IAI’s BARAK MX air defence system provides a comprehensive, multi-layered, multi-threat, and multi-mission air defence solution. The system’s net-centric configuration enables the customer to select the optimal engagement method based on the operational needs, thereby reducing costs and optimising the ‘Economy of Battle.’