TEL AVIV, — Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has introduced the Sea Demon, a compact, low-cost naval cruise missile designed for high-volume precision strikes against ships and land targets. Developed from the company's Wind Demon missile family, the surface-to-surface weapon is intended to increase naval firepower through larger numbers of affordable missiles.
250-Kilometre Range and Guidance System
The Sea Demon has a reported range of up to 250 kilometres (155 miles) and uses a sea-skimming flight profile, flying approximately 1–2 metres above the water to reduce radar detection.
Its guidance system combines a triple-sensor electro-optical seeker, imaging infrared, high-definition visual sensors and anti-jamming GPS. Semi-active laser homing is also reported as an available guidance option.
The missile supports both fire-and-forget and man-in-the-loop operation. It transmits real-time video to operators, allowing them to monitor the flight, adjust the aim point, change targets or abort an attack. Selectable speed profiles provide flexibility during the approach.
32-Cell Naval Launcher and Warhead
The compact design allows a naval vessel to carry up to 32 missiles using two 16-cell launchers, according to published reports. The system is intended for both anti-ship and land-attack missions and can also be deployed from coastal launchers.
The related Wind Demon missile weighs approximately 140 kg and carries a warhead of more than 20 kg, designed for blast-fragmentation or penetration effects. Sea Demon belongs to the same missile family, although its exact weight and warhead specifications have not been independently confirmed.
Israeli Navy Integration
Israeli defence reports state that Sea Demon has been integrated with Sa'ar 6-class corvettes and used in combat operations. Reports have also linked its use to Israeli strikes against a power plant in Yemen during operations against Houthi forces.
The missile was also presented at the ASDA 2025 defence exhibition in Zagreb. Its development reflects the growing demand for compact, precision-guided weapons that allow naval vessels to launch larger numbers of missiles without relying entirely on expensive, larger systems.
By combining a reported 250-kilometre range, operator-controlled targeting and compact launch arrangements, Sea Demon offers another option for naval and coastal strike operations.
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