by defence minister AK Antony. Although previous estimates of the contract's value was ₹1,800 crore ($395.2 million), recent reports indicate a lower value of $260 million. The Jerusalem Post contradicts these figures and mentions a price of $1 billion for the purchase of the surface-to-air missiles. The SPYDER systems were delivered starting in 2012. 18 SPYDER-MRs along with 750 Python-5 surface to air missiles (SAMs) and 750 Derby SAMs has been delivered. Peruvian Armed Forces – In March 2012, Peru chose the winners of a $140 million competition meant to upgrade its ageing air defence systems out of the group of 20 defence companies. Amidst the presence of Russia's Rosoboronexport and Chinese firms, the winners were Poland's Bumar Group, Israel's Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, and the USA's Northrop Grumman. Rafael industries is expected to supply six SPYDER-SR systems in this deal. Status of the deal in unclear. Philippine Air Force - Three batteries of the SPYDER-MR air defense system were purchased in a deal said to be worth over $141 million. Two batteries called SPYDER Philippine Air Defense System (SPADS) were formally inducted into service in November 2022. The last battery is expected to be delivered in 2023. Republic of Singapore Air Force – In 2008, the Ministry of Defence ordered two SPYDER-SR batteries along with 75 Python-5 SAMs and 75 Derby SAMs. They were all delivered during 2011 and 2012. Some SPYDER-SRs were operated by the 165 Squadron in 2011, it is also reported that more SPYDER-SRs are on order. The RSAF SPYDER is mounted on MAN RMMV TG-MIL trucks. The SPYDER system achieved full operational capacity on 4 July 2018. VPA Air Defence – In 2015, Vietnam chose the SPYDER missile system as its new medium-range air defense missile system. First deliveries were highlighted in July 2016. Vietnamese systems are mounted on RMMV HX range trucks. Five systems including 375 Python missiles and 375 Derby missiles were reportedly acquired. United Arab Emirates Armed Forces – In 2022, the United Arab Emirates bought an undisclosed number of SPYDER missile systems. See also Iron Dome Arrow (Israeli missile) Barak 1 David's Sling References Notes Citations External links Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. PYTHON-5 by Rafael DERBY by Rafael Fact Sheet: Surface-to-Air PYthon-5 and DERby - Air Defence System (SPYDER) Israel Aerospace Industries ELM-2106 ATAR by Elta ELM-2084 - MMR by Elta Spyder Family - (SR/ER/MR/LR) by Rafael Rafael Advanced Defense