Israels Rafael Unveils New Long-Range Cruise Missile Super Ice

Tel Aviv, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, a leading Israeli defense company, unveiled its latest long-range cruise missile, named 'Super Ice,' on Wednesday morning in Tel Aviv. This new missile boasts significant enhancements over its predecessors, allowing it to carry a more powerful warhead and strike targets at greater distances.According to the company, the 'Super Ice' missile can transport a warhead weighing 1,000 pounds, roughly 454 kilograms, equivalent to the Mark-83 bomb. It can be launched from various platforms, including fighter jets, naval vessels, and ground-based launchers, thereby facilitating military operations. Previously developed cruise missiles by Rafael, such as the 'Ice Breaker' and 'Sea Breaker,' had a maximum warhead capacity of 250 pounds and a range of 300 kilometers.While the exact range of the 'Super Ice' has not been disclosed, the company states it is designed to meet complex operational needs and target critical strategic objectives in challenging environments at long distances. The missile incorporates several advanced features, including an autonomous navigation system, the ability to fly at low altitudes in accordance with geographical terrain, all-weather operational capacity, and high precision targeting of various types of objectives.Rafael emphasized that these capabilities prepare the 'Super Ice' for complex operational scenarios and long-range military missions. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is renowned for developing and manufacturing advanced military technologies and weapon systems. The company is also known for its Iron Dome air defense system and its Tamir interceptor missiles. In January 2026, the Israeli government decided to partially privatize the company through an IPO on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.