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Israel Delivers Barak MX Air-Defense System to Slovakia Ahead of Schedule

The sale signals closer security ties with NATO partners.

Overview

  • Israel’s Defense Ministry said it completed delivery under a €560 million deal signed in 2024.
  • The first battery is deployed at an undisclosed site in Slovakia as crews bring it into service.
  • Slovak troops are training with foreign experts, with full readiness expected in the coming weeks.
  • Barak MX uses three interceptors with ranges near 35, 70, and 150 kilometers to counter drones, jets, cruise missiles, and tactical ballistic threats.
  • The package includes training support, local production and technology transfer tied to NATO-standard integration, with more components set to arrive this year.