Rafael Unveils SUPER ICE Long-Range Cruise Missile
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled the SUPER ICE cruise missile, featuring a 1,000-pound warhead and GPS-independent navigation for stand-off attacks against high-value targets.
Israeli defense company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems unveiled the SUPER ICE, a long-range cruise missile designed for stand-off attacks against high-value strategic targets. Part of the ICE BREAKER family, the weapon can be launched from air, land, and sea platforms and features a 1,000-pound warhead compatible with the MK83 bomb. This payload is approximately four times heavier than that of its predecessors.
The missile utilizes an electro-optical guidance system with image-matching technology and autonomous navigation, allowing it to fly at extremely low altitudes to avoid radar detection. These capabilities enable the SUPER ICE to operate in all weather conditions and penetrate advanced air defense systems without relying on GPS signals, making it resistant to electronic jamming.
To streamline deployment, the system shares launch logistics and mission-planning infrastructure with other missiles in the ICE BREAKER family. Rafael leadership claims the system is super competitive against rivals such as the U.S. JASSM and Europe's Storm Shadow. The unveiling follows recent Iranian state television footage showcasing a massive underground missile city, a move seen as a demonstration that Iran's strike capabilities remain operational despite previous American and Israeli strikes.
