Spyder-SR

The SPYDER-SR (Short Range) is a mobile short-range air defense system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, utilizing Python-5 and Derby air-to-air missiles adapted for ground launch. It provides quick reaction capabilities against various aerial threats including aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs.

Developed in the early 2000s by Rafael and Israel Aerospace Industries, the SPYDER-SR was designed to meet international demand for a highly mobile, rapid-reaction air defense system capable of protecting maneuvering forces. The system was first publicly unveiled in 2005 and entered active service shortly after, with Georgia becoming its initial export customer. It saw its first combat deployment during the 2008 Russo-Georgian War, where Georgian forces reportedly used it to down Russian military aircraft, and was later deployed by India during border standoffs in 2019. Today, the system remains in active service with several global militaries, including Singapore and Vietnam, and continues to receive modern radar and counter-drone upgrades.