The Ice Breaker is a long-range, precision-guided cruise missile developed by Israel’s Rafael, featuring AI-powered targeting, stealth capabilities, and compatibility with various air, land, and sea platforms. Its compact design, high subsonic speed, and autonomous or operator-controlled modes make it ideal for coordinated, all-weather operations.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering the acquisition of Israel's advanced air-launched cruise missile, the 'Ice Breaker.'
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Feature |
Details |
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Type |
Long-range, autonomous, precision-guided missile |
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Developer |
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (Israel) |
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Platform Compatibility |
Jet fighters, light attack aircraft, helicopters, small maritime vessels, ground vehicles |
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Speed |
High subsonic |
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Seeker Type |
Advanced electro-optical seeker (all-weather capability) |
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Targeting Intelligence |
Artificial Intelligence for target recognition and selective engagement |
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Stealth Feature |
Very Low Observable (VLO); terrain hugging/sea-skimming flight |
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Operational Flexibility |
Autonomous and man-in-the-loop modes |
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Multi-Missile Coordination |
Capable of synchronized attacks with multiple missiles |
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Deployment Advantage |
Compact and lightweight design |
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Source: India.Com
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Which of the following features best characterizes the Ice Breaker missile being considered by the Indian Air Force? (a) Hypersonic speed and nuclear warhead capability (b) Subsonic speed with AI-based target recognition and all-weather electro-optical seeker (c) Ballistic trajectory with satellite-based navigation (d) Supersonic speed with underwater launch capability Answer: b Explanation: Subsonic speed with AI-based target recognition and all-weather electro-optical seeker. |
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