08.02.2025, 14:14
Zitat:Israeli Navy conducts operational test launch of Gabriel 5 missilehttps://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/202...5-missile/
On February 7, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced the successful completion of an "operational test launch" of the Gabriel 5 anti-ship missile. [...] As part of the test, a missile was launched toward a vessel simulating an enemy ship.
During the test, the system successfully carried out detection and firing processes, simulating real scenarios. This capability is a significant component of the Israeli Navy’s offensive array, ensuring Israel’s maritime superiority. The success of this test strengthens the Israeli Navy’s combat capabilities and enhances its readiness to face operational challenges. [...] Head of the Weapons Department in the Israeli Navy, Capt. A.: “The success of this test marks a significant advancement in the Israeli Navy’s offensive capabilities, allowing us to optimally address threats in the maritime domain. Israeli Navy soldiers operated with great professionalism and precision, and the capabilities we tested and proved in this test are already being applied in combat across all arenas, providing our forces with a substantial operational advantage. The Israeli Navy will continue to develop and enhance its offensive and defensive capabilities to maintain maritime superiority and ensure the security of Israel’s citizens.”
Die Reichweite des 5,5 m langen Flugkörpers soll vermutlich bei um die 220 bis 290 km liegen, wobei es auch Spekulationen gibt, dass die Abwandlung "Blue Spear" bis zu 400 km weit fliegen kann. Diese Variante will die Marine Singapurs auch als Ersatz der alternden "Harpoon" verwenden, gleiches gilt für die Royal Navy (dort in der Variante "Sea Serpent"). Auch Estland hat sich für diesen Flugkörper entschieden.
Schneemann