Government Informed of the Acquisition of 48 I-Derby Long Range Anti-Aircraft Missiles
At its meeting on Wednesday, the government cabinet was informed about the public contract for the procurement of 48 I-Derby Long Range anti-aircraft missiles from the government of Israel.
Thanks to these missiles, which the Czech Republic will receive by October 2027, the Army 9ill acquire the ability to destroy unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, airplanes and guided missiles at ranges of up to 80 km and an altitude of 20 km.
I-Derby Long-Range missiles will be used as part of the anti-aircraft complex of four batteries of SPYDER CZE air-defense missiles, which will be delivered to the Czech Republic by 2026. The agreed value of the order for these missiles is CZK 2.8 billion (approx. $119.8 million) before VAT, and the contract is to be signed by the end of October this year.
A so-called option is part of the proposed contract. In case of its activation, it will be possible to purchase in the order of hundreds of additional missiles in six categories, with a maximum financial envelope of up to 12.6 billion CZK ($539 million) before VAT.