Philippine Marine Corps could purchase Israeli Spyder air defense missile system to protect key military installations

As reported by Eyorio on February 2, 2025, the Philippine Marine Corps is evaluating the Israeli Spyder-SR/ER surface-to-air missile (SAM) system for its Shore-Based Air Defense System (SBADS), aligning with the Philippine Air Force’s existing Spyder-MR systems. This system is being considered to protect the Coastal Defense Regiment’s BrahMos anti-ship missile batteries, as the 4th Marine Brigade recently displayed models of the Spyder air defense system in unit colors at Camp Cape Bojeador.

The Spyder has four main variants: Spyder-SR (Short Range), Spyder-ER (Extended Range), Spyder-MR (Medium Range), and Spyder-LR (Long Range). (Picture source: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems)

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