Barak 1

The Barak SAM system is designed to replace or complement gun-based CIWS platforms, such as the Phalanx CIWS, with a more flexible and longer-range SAM. The missiles are mounted in an eight cell container (which requires little maintenance) and are launched straight up. The Barak SAM system's launcher uses a compact vertical launching system, with an 8-cell module weighing . Fire control is provided by an equally compact C3I system that weighs , which can either operate independently or in conjunction with other on-board sensors. Its C3I radar system provides 360-degree coverage and the missiles can take down an incoming missile as close as away from the ship. Each Barak system (missile container, radar, computers and installation) costs about $24 million. The system is designed to defend against aircraft and anti-ship missiles, including sea-skimming missiles. == Indian Navy service ==

The missile was tested on 24 March 2017 by the Indian Navy from during Operation Readiness Inspection in the Arabian Sea. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared the project for upgradation of Barak 1 point-defence missile system as well as Saksham anti-air missile system of the Indian Air Force. Additionally, the system will be integrated into the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS). ==Operators==

Current • - Chilean frigate Almirante Williams • - • : Total 15 warships of which 11 are operational, includes: • (Aircraft Carrier) • (Aircraft Carrier) -- decommissioned • Delhi-class destroyer • Rajput-class destroyer -- INS Ranvir, INS Ranvijay • Shivalik-class frigate == Indian Barak Missile scandal ==

On 23 October 2000, contracts were signed between the Government of India to procure seven Barak 1 systems for a $199.50 million and 200 missiles for $69.13 million reportedly over the objections of various groups, including A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, the head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation. While some objections were of a procedural nature, Indian Navy chief Admiral Sushil Kumar was investigated for why the objections that the deal was overpriced and processed on a single-tender basis were not considered. A day before, on 23 December, Minister of Defence A. K. Antony approved the procurement of an additional 262 Barak 1 missiles for . ==See also==