Engineering:Barak 1
| Barak I | |
|---|---|
Barak 1 | |
| Type | SAM-based CIWS |
| Place of origin | Israel |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) & Rafael Advanced Defense Systems |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 98 kg (216 lb)[1] |
| Length | 2.1 m (6.9 ft)[1] |
| Diameter | 170 mm (6.7 in)[1] |
| Warhead | 22 kg (49 lb)[1] blast fragmentation warhead |
Detonation mechanism | Proximity fuse[1] |
| Wingspan | 685 mm (27.0 in)[1] |
Operational range | 0.5–12 km (0.3–7.5 mi)[1] |
| Flight altitude | 5.5 km (18,000 ft)[1] |
| Speed | Mach 2.1 (720 m/s (1,600 mph))[1] |
Guidance system | Radar CLOS guidance |
Launch platform | Surface Ship |
Barak (Hebrew: ברק, lightning) is an Israeli surface-to-air missile (SAM) based CIWS designed to be used as a ship-borne point-defense missile system against aircraft, anti-ship missiles, and UAVs.
Contents
- 1 Design
- 2 Indian Navy service
- 3 Operators
- 4 Former operators
- 5 Indian Barak Missile scandal
- 6 See also
- 7 References
- 8 External links
- 9 Initial visibility
- 10 TemplateData
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Design
The Barak SAM system is designed to replace or complement gun-based CIWS platforms, such as the Phalanx CIWS, with a more flexible and longer-range SAM. The missiles are mounted in an eight cell container (which requires little maintenance) and are launched straight up. The Barak SAM system's launcher uses a compact vertical launching system, with an 8-cell module weighing 1,700 kg (3,700 lb). Fire control is provided by an equally compact C3I system that weighs 1,300 kg (2,900 lb), which can either operate independently or in conjunction with other on-board sensors. Its C3I radar system provides 360-degree coverage and the missiles can take down an incoming missile as close as 500 metres (1,600 ft) away from the ship. Each Barak system (missile container, radar, computers and installation) costs about $24 million.
The system is designed to defend against aircraft and anti-ship missiles, including sea-skimming missiles.[2]
Indian Navy service
The missile was tested on 24 March 2017 by the Indian Navy from INS Vikramaditya during Operation Readiness Inspection in the Arabian Sea.[3][4][5]
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared the project for upgradation of Barak 1 point-defence missile system as well as Saksham anti-air missile system of the Indian Air Force. Additionally, the system will be integrated into the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).[6][7]
Operators

Chile - Chilean frigate Almirante Williams[8]
India -
Indian Navy: Total 15 warships of which 11 are operational, includes:
- INS Vikramaditya (Aircraft Carrier)[9]
- INS Viraat (Aircraft Carrier) -- decommissioned[10]
- Delhi-class destroyer
- Rajput-class destroyer -- INS Ranvir, INS Ranvijay
- Shivalik-class frigate[10]
- Brahmaputra-class frigate
- Godavari-class frigate (decommissioned)
Israel[8]
Singapore[8]
Former operators
Venezuela[11]
Indian Barak Missile scandal
On 23 October 2000, contracts were signed between the Government of India to procure seven Barak 1 systems for a $199.50 million and 200 missiles for $69.13 million reportedly over the objections of various groups, including A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. While some objections were of a procedural nature, Indian Navy chief Admiral Sushil Kumar was investigated for why the objections that the deal was overpriced and processed on a single-tender basis were not considered.[2]
On 24 December 2013, after investigating for more than seven years, the Central Bureau of Investigation closed the case and filed a report in court that it did not find any evidence on the allegations.[12][13][14] A day before, on 23 December, Minister of Defence A. K. Antony approved the procurement of an additional 262 Barak 1 missiles for ₹880 crore (US$123 million).[10][15]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Barak missile" (PDF). Rafael.co.il. http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/9/769.pdf.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Venkatesan, V.. "Dubious deal". The Hindu. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=20061103001804100.htm&date=fl2321/&prd=fline&.
- ↑ Connolly, Amy R. (25 March 2017). "Indian navy successfully test fires surface-to-air missile from aircraft carrier" (in en). UPI. http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/03/25/Indian-navy-successfully-test-fires-surface-to-air-missile-from-aircraft-carrier/8191490439662/.
- ↑ "Indian Navy fires SAM Missile system from aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya" (in en-US). Daily News & Analysis. 24 March 2017. http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-indian-navy-fires-sam-missile-system-from-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikramaditya-2367197.
- ↑ Bedi, Rahul (30 March 2017). "Indian Navy launches Barak-1 from carrier". http://www.janes.com/article/69150/indian-navy-launches-barak-1-from-carrier.
- ↑ "MoD clears big arms deals, including BrahMos, armed drones, worth Rs 67,000cr". The Times of India. 2025-08-06. ISSN 0971-8257. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/mod-clears-big-arms-deals-including-brahmos-armed-drones-worth-rs-67000cr/articleshow/123127687.cms.
- ↑ "DAC clears proposals worth Rs 67,000 crore to enhance operational capability of the Armed Forces" (Press release). Press Information Bureau. 2025-08-05. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "Israel Missile Chronology". January 2010. https://www.nti.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/israel_missile.pdf.
- ↑ Bhatnagar, Gaurav Vivek (24 December 2013). "Four major acquisitions for the Navy and the Army approved". The Hindu. http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/four-major-acquisitions-for-the-navy-and-the-army-approved/article5494688.ece.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Pandit, Rajat (23 December 2013). "Defence ministry finally clears Barak missile deal with Israel". The Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Defence-ministry-finally-clears-Barak-missile-deal-with-Israel/articleshow/27799672.cms.
- ↑ Newdick, Thomas (3 October 2025). "Status Of Venezuela’s Air Defense Capabilities". The War zone (Recurrent Ventures). https://www.twz.com/air/status-of-venezuelas-air-defense-capabilities.
- ↑ "CBI files closure report". Firstpost. 24 December 2013. http://www.firstpost.com/india/cbi-files-closure-report-in-barak-missile-deal-1305161.html.
- ↑ "CBI files closure report in Barak missile deal". 24 December 2013. http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/cbi-files-closure-report-in-barak-missile-deal-113122400798_1.html.
- ↑ Sharan, Abhishek (21 December 2013). "Israel rejects bribery charge, Barak missile probe may end". Hindustan Times. http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/israel-rejects-bribery-charge-barak-missile-probe-may-end/article1-1165218.aspx.
- ↑ "Government clears way for Israeli-made Barak missiles". DNA India. 24 December 2013. http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-government-clears-way-for-israeli-made-barak-missiles-1939995.
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