OVERVIEW: The SPICE 2000 is a standoff precision-guided munition developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, combining a Mk 84 (907 kg) general-purpose warhead with an advanced dual-mode GPS/EO guidance kit, enabling all-weather, day/night deep-strike capability with exceptional accuracy and resistance to jamming.

DETAILS: SPICE (Smart, Precise Impact, Cost-Effective) 2000 is the largest and most powerful member of the SPICE family, designed to convert standard Mk 84 bombs into precision-guided munitions. It uses a hybrid guidance system combining GPS-aided INS navigation for midcourse flight and electro-optical/IIR terminal guidance via autonomous scene-matching or man-in-the-loop modes.

It features large deployable wings and control surfaces, allowing for stand-off range up to 60–100 km when released at high altitude. Its onboard image processing enables it to engage pre-loaded targets in GPS-denied environments or select targets in real time using live video feed.

SPICE 2000 has a circular error probable (CEP) of <3 meters, making it ideal for strategic strikes on fortified or high-value targets. It has been combat-tested and is actively deployed by multiple air forces, especially in operations requiring minimal collateral damage.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Guidance: Dual-mode — INS/GPS midcourse guidance + EO/IIR terminal seeker with scene-matching and man-in-the-loop capability
Warhead: 907 kg Mk 84 high-explosive general-purpose bomb
Accuracy: ≤ 3 m CEP
Length: ~4.6 m
Wingspan: ~2.0 m (deployed)
Weight: ~1,130–1,400 kg (varies by configuration)
Compatible Platforms: F-15, F-16, Rafale, Mirage 2000, Tejas Mk1A, Sukhoi Su-30MKI (India), others (with integration)

Range: 60–100 km (depending on release conditions)

NOTES:
IOC: 2003
Operators: Israel, India, Greece, Azerbaijan
Combat Use: Used extensively by the Israeli Air Force in precision strikes in Syria and Gaza; used by India during the 2019 Balakot airstrikes.
Interesting Fact: Unlike JDAMs or laser-guided bombs, SPICE 2000’s autonomous EO guidance allows high-precision engagement in environments with heavy GPS jamming or cloud cover, and enables target discrimination without external illumination.

SOURCES:
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems (Official); SPICE 1000/2000 Brochure (PDF); Airforce Technology – SPICE PGMs; The Diplomat – India Balakot Strike with SPICE 2000; Janes Air-Launched Weapons (2023 Edition) - SPICE Family Overview