Spyder low-level quick-reaction missile system

The Spyder is a low-level air defense system that comes in short-range (SR) and medium-range (MR) variants. It is designed to respond to attacks from aircraft, helicopters, uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and precision-guided munitions. It employs Python 5 passive infrared- and Derby active radar-guided air-to-air missiles and an Elta search radar. The Derby ER long-range missile has also been integrated with the Spyder. The missiles share full commonality with the air-launched...