Rafael and Lockheed Martin MoU on SPICE

Lockheed Martin and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to evaluate potential markets and customer requirements for Rafael’s Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective (SPICE) missile guidance kits. “SPICE is a leading air- to- surface weapon system offering US and international air forces operating Lockheed Martin’s platforms, as well as strategic bomber aircraft, an important complement to their existing operational capabilities,” stated Yuval Miller, Executive Vice President, Head of Rafael’s Air & C4ISR Division. “SPICE’s unique features greatly enhance the ability to operate in contested environments. We are excited to engage in cooperation with Lockheed Martin to make SPICE available as a US-made system, adapted to fully meet US standards.”

The MOU covers the SPICE 1000 (453 kilogramme/1,000 pound weight class) and SPICE 2000 (907 kilogramme/2,000 pound weight class) precision guided missile kit variants.