OVERVIEW: The SPICE 1000 is an Israeli precision-guided munition developed by Rafael, based on the Mk 83 (454 kg) general-purpose bomb, integrating an electro-optical (EO)/infrared (IR) and GPS/INS guidance kit for stand-off attack with pinpoint accuracy in all weather and GPS-denied environments.

DETAILS: SPICE (Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective) 1000 is a modular guidance kit that converts standard Mk 83-class unguided bombs into precision strike weapons with extended stand-off capability. It combines satellite-aided inertial navigation (GPS/INS) with autonomous electro-optical scene-matching technology for terminal homing, enabling it to strike fixed and relocatable targets without requiring real-time target illumination.

The kit includes mid-body wings for extended range and pop-out tail fins for maneuverability. SPICE 1000 can engage targets at distances of up to 100 km when released from high altitude and speed. The EO-seeker can be loaded with a reference image of the target, making the system jam-resistant and ideal for complex or GPS-contested environments.

SPICE 1000 offers high circular error probable (CEP) accuracy—less than 3 meters—and can operate in day/night and all-weather conditions. It is also capable of automatic target acquisition, target reattack, and “man-in-the-loop” capabilities with real-time video feed for dynamic targeting.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Guidance: Dual-mode: GPS/INS mid-course + EO/IIR terminal homing (scene-matching or man-in-the-loop)
Warhead: Mk 83 (454 kg) general-purpose HE warhead
Accuracy: ≤ 3 m CEP
Length: ~3.0 m (wings folded)
Wingspan: ~1.7 m (deployed)
Weight: ~1,100 kg (with Mk 83 warhead)
Platforms: F-15, F-16, F/A-18, Eurofighter Typhoon, Gripen, Tejas Mk1A, Mirage 2000 (with integration), Rafale (under evaluation)

Range: Up to 100 km (stand-off range)

NOTES:
IOC: Circa 2005
Operators: Israel, India, Greece, Singapore, Poland, Philippines, Azerbaijan
Combat Use: Believed to have been used by the Israeli Air Force in precision strikes in Syria and Gaza.
Interesting Fact: Unlike laser-guided bombs, SPICE 1000 can engage hidden or camouflaged targets using pre-loaded imagery, allowing it to function independently of GPS or laser designation—a key advantage in modern electronic warfare environments.

SOURCES:
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems - SPICE 1000/2000 Family; SPICE 1000 & SPICE 2000 Brochure (PDF); Airforce Technology - IAF's Spice 1000 Munition Attains IOC; Wikipedia - SPICE (Bomb)