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Detailed explanation-1: -The “SPICE” ("Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective") is an Israeli-developed, EO/GPS- guidance kit used for converting air-droppable unguided bombs into precision-guided bombs.
Detailed explanation-2: -IAF in process of equipping Su-30MKI with Israeli SPICE-2000 bombs: Sources. Currently, the IAF’s Mirage-2000 are equipped with the SPICE-2000 bombs.
Detailed explanation-3: -The SPICE 2000 bomb has a standoff range of 60 kilometres and approaches the target with its unique scene-matching algorithm as it compares the electro-optical image received in real-time via the weapon seeker with mission reference data stored in the weapon computer memory and adjusts the flight path accordingly.
Detailed explanation-4: -HYDERABAD: The Spice 2000 bombs that were used in Balakot air strike by the Indian Air Force on February 26, 2019, to avenge the Pulwama attack were made in Hyderabad at Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS) facility, a top official of the company said on Tuesday.
Detailed explanation-5: -Only the SPICE 2000 (the big boy) bombs were used in Balakot because we wanted real destruction. There is SPICE 1000 and also SPICE-250 (the small boy).