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{{Infobox weapon
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|name=Barak I
| image= Barak SAM.jpg
| image_size = 250
|caption=Barak 1
|origin=Israel
|type=Short range [[surface-to-air missile]]
|used_by=
|manufacturer=[[Israel Aerospace Industries]] (IAI) &<br> [[Rafael Advanced Defense Systems]]
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'''Barak''' ({{langx|he|ברק}}, ''[[lightning]]'') is an Israeli [[surface-to-air missile]] (SAM) designed to be used as a ship-borne [[point-defense]] missile system against aircraft, [[anti-ship missile]]s, and [[unmanned aerial vehicle|UAVs]].

==Design==
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 {{convert|1700|kg|lb|abbr=on}}. Fire control is provided by an equally compact C3I system that weighs {{convert|1300|kg|lb|abbr=on}}, 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 {{convert|500|m|ft}} 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 missile]]s, including [[Sea skimming|sea-skimming]] missiles.<ref name="thin">{{cite news |last=Venkatesan |first=V. |title=Dubious deal |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=20061103001804100.htm&date=fl2321/&prd=fline& |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131222101906/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=20061103001804100.htm&date=fl2321/&prd=fline& |archive-date=22 December 2013 |access-date=22 December 2013 |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>

===Flight test===
The missile was tested on 24 March 2017 by the [[Indian Navy]] from {{INS|Vikramaditya}} during Operation Readiness Inspection in the Arabian Sea.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Connolly |first=Amy R. |date=25 March 2017 |title=Indian navy successfully test fires surface-to-air missile from aircraft carrier |url=http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/03/25/Indian-navy-successfully-test-fires-surface-to-air-missile-from-aircraft-carrier/8191490439662/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325131237/http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2017/03/25/Indian-navy-successfully-test-fires-surface-to-air-missile-from-aircraft-carrier/8191490439662/ |archive-date=25 March 2017 |access-date=26 March 2017 |work=UPI |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=24 March 2017 |title=Indian Navy fires SAM Missile system from aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-indian-navy-fires-sam-missile-system-from-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikramaditya-2367197 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170325090430/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-indian-navy-fires-sam-missile-system-from-aircraft-carrier-ins-vikramaditya-2367197 |archive-date=25 March 2017 |access-date=26 March 2017 |work=Daily News & Analysis |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bedi |first=Rahul |date=30 March 2017 |title=Indian Navy launches Barak-1 from carrier |url=http://www.janes.com/article/69150/indian-navy-launches-barak-1-from-carrier |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602183227/http://www.janes.com/article/69150/indian-navy-launches-barak-1-from-carrier |archive-date=2 June 2017 |access-date=31 March 2017 |website=Janes}}</ref>

==Operators==
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[[File:Barak 1 operators.png|thumb|300px|Map of Barak 1 operators in blue]]

* {{flag|Chile}} - [[Chilean frigate Almirante Williams (FF-19)|Chilean frigate Almirante Williams]]<ref name="NTI">{{Cite web |date=January 2010 |title=Israel Missile Chronology |url=https://www.nti.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/israel_missile.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030175112/https://www.nti.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/israel_missile.pdf |archive-date=30 October 2023 |website=Nuclear Threat Initiative}}</ref>  
* {{flag|India}} - 
** {{Naval|India}}: Total 15 warships of which 11 are operational, includes:
*** {{INS|Vikramaditya|R33|6}} (Aircraft Carrier)<ref>{{cite news |last=Bhatnagar |first=Gaurav Vivek |date=24 December 2013 |title=Four major acquisitions for the Navy and the Army approved |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/four-major-acquisitions-for-the-navy-and-the-army-approved/article5494688.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20131223215121/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/four-major-acquisitions-for-the-navy-and-the-army-approved/article5494688.ece |archive-date=23 December 2013 |access-date=24 December 2013 |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref>
*** {{INS|Viraat|R22|6}} (Aircraft Carrier) -- decommissioned<ref name="toi23d13">{{cite news |last=Pandit |first=Rajat |date=23 December 2013 |title=Defence ministry finally clears Barak missile deal with Israel |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Defence-ministry-finally-clears-Barak-missile-deal-with-Israel/articleshow/27799672.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231004095452/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Antony-finally-clears-long-pending-controversial-deal-for-Israeli-Barak-missiles/articleshow/27799672.cms |archive-date=4 October 2023 |access-date=23 December 2013 |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>
*** [[Delhi-class destroyer]]
*** [[Rajput-class destroyer|''Rajput''-class destroyer]] -- [[INS Ranvir]], [[INS Ranvijay]]
*** [[Shivalik-class frigate]]<ref name="toi23d13" />
*** [[Brahmaputra-class frigate]]
*** [[Godavari-class frigate]] (decommissioned)
* {{flag|Israel}}<ref name="NTI" /> 
* {{flag|Singapore}}<ref name="NTI" /> 

== Indian Barak Missile scandal ==
{{See also|Barak Missile scandal|l1=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 (admiral)|Sushil Kumar]] was investigated for why the objections that the deal was overpriced and processed on a single-tender basis were not considered.<ref name="thin" />

On 24 December 2013, after investigating for more than seven years, the [[Central Bureau of Investigation]] closed the case and filed a report in court that it did not find any evidence on the allegations.<ref name="CBI files closure report">{{cite news |date=24 December 2013 |title=CBI files closure report |url=http://www.firstpost.com/india/cbi-files-closure-report-in-barak-missile-deal-1305161.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107083054/http://www.firstpost.com/india/cbi-files-closure-report-in-barak-missile-deal-1305161.html |archive-date=7 January 2014 |access-date=24 December 2013 |work=Firstpost}}</ref><ref name="CBI files closure report - business-standard">{{cite web |date=24 December 2013 |title=CBI files closure report in Barak missile deal |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/cbi-files-closure-report-in-barak-missile-deal-113122400798_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229182244/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/cbi-files-closure-report-in-barak-missile-deal-113122400798_1.html |archive-date=29 December 2023 |access-date=24 December 2013 |website=Business Standard}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Sharan |first=Abhishek |date=21 December 2013 |title=Israel rejects bribery charge, Barak missile probe may end |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/israel-rejects-bribery-charge-barak-missile-probe-may-end/article1-1165218.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131221234527/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/israel-rejects-bribery-charge-barak-missile-probe-may-end/article1-1165218.aspx |archive-date=21 December 2013 |access-date=22 December 2013 |newspaper=Hindustan Times}}</ref> A day before, on 23 December, [[Minister of Defence (India)|Minister of Defence]] [[A. K. Antony]] approved the procurement of an additional 262 Barak 1 missiles for {{INRConvert|880|c|0}}.<ref name="toi23d13" /><ref name="Government clears way for Israeli-made Barak missiles">{{cite news |date=24 December 2013 |title=Government clears way for Israeli-made Barak missiles |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-government-clears-way-for-israeli-made-barak-missiles-1939995 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231229183313/https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-government-clears-way-for-israeli-made-barak-missiles-1939995 |archive-date=29 December 2023 |access-date=7 January 2014 |work=DNA India}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Tor missile system]]
* [[Sea Wolf (missile)]]
* [[Barak 8]]
* [[VL-SRSAM]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Barak 1 missiles}}
*[http://www.iai.co.il/14463-16100-en/BusinessAreas_NavalSystems_Barak1.aspx Barak 1 on IAI website]
*[http://www.rafael.co.il/Marketing/354-928-en/Marketing.aspx Barak 1 on Rafael website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120229144453/http://www.rafael.co.il/marketing/SIP_STORAGE/FILES/9/769.pdf Barak 1 brochure on Rafael website]

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