ROCKS
ROCKS is an autonomous extended stand-off range air-to-surface missile developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Designed to engage high-value stationary and relocatable targets, the missile is particularly effective in GPS-denied environments. It incorporates technologies from Rafael's existing systems such as Popeye and SPICE, and uses a Sparrow target missile booster.
ROCKS
- Name
- ROCKS Autonomous Extended Stand-Off Range Air-to-Surface Missile
- Field
- air-to-surface missile.
- Region
- Israel.
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ROCKS is an autonomous extended stand-off range air-to-surface missile developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. Designed to engage high-value stationary and relocatable targets, the missile is particularly effective in GPS-denied environments. It incorporates technologies from Rafael's existing systems such as Popeye and SPICE, and uses a Sparrow target missile booster.
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The missile offers several key features, such as high accuracy with a Circular Error Probable of 3 m, day and night operation in all weather conditions, and resistance to electronic jamming. It is equipped with either a penetration or blast fragmentation warhead and can be deployed well outside of enemy air defense coverage. For navigation and target acquisition, ROCKS uses a combination of inertial navigation system, Global Positioning System (GPS), and an electro-optical seeker. The terminal guidance employs scene-matching technology or anti-radiation homing to ensure target destruction, even in scenarios where GPS is compromised. The ROCKS can be launched from an F-16 or F-35. The missile was first revealed at the 2019 Aero India show in Bangalore. The Financial Times reported that the missile was possibly used in the 2024 Israeli strikes on Iran.
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• Is Missile — yes • Name — ROCKS Autonomous Extended Stand-Off Range Air-to-Surface Missile • Origin — Israel • Type — Air-to-surface missile • Used By — Israeli Air Force • Designer — Rafael Advanced Defense Systems • Manufacturer — * Rafael Advanced Defense Systems • Service — 2019–present • Speed — Supersonic • Filling — Penetration or blast fragmentation warhead • Guidance — INS/GPS EO/Anti-Radiation seeker • Launch Platform — Fighter Aircraft
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