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Story summary
- Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. completed a SPYDER trial on 30 July 2026, achieving hit-to-kill interceptions of low-radar-signature UAVs.
- The test employed I-DERBY ER (40 km) and LR (80 km) missiles launched from 6×6 and 8×8 Tatra trucks.
- Rafael released colour and infrared video showing I-DERBY missiles directly striking aerial targets.
- Upgrades added advanced target classification and improved command-and-control based on Israeli war lessons.
