Spice 1000

The Spice 1000 is a guidance kit designed to convert unguided bombs into precision-guided munitions. It utilizes a guidance system derived from the AGM-142 Have Nap air-to-surface missile. The system achieved initial operational capability in 2003 within Israeli Air Force F-16 squadrons.

The system employs a hybrid guidance suite consisting of satellite-aided navigation and electro-optical homing. This configuration allows for the engagement of camouflaged or hidden targets and provides a drop-and-forget capability against multiple targets simultaneously. The kit includes 12 control surfaces and deployable wings to extend glide range and facilitate integration with light fighter aircraft. Guidance is executed through three primary modes. The first utilizes Digital Scene-Mapping Area Correlation (DSMAC) for image matching via CCD or infrared seekers. If visual acquisition is obstructed, the munition defaults to GPS/INS guidance. A third mode allows for manual man-in-the-loop operation, where a weapon systems officer controls the munition via an RF command datalink using a cockpit display. The Spice 1000 kit is compatible with various warheads, including the MK-83, MPR1000, BLU-110, and RAP-1000. It can be programmed with up to 100 target images pre-flight, which are selectable by the aircrew during the mission.

The Spice 1000 is operated by several countries, including Israel, India, Brazil, Colombia, Greece, Singapore, and South Korea. It is integrated onto platforms such as the F-15, F-16, F-35, Mirage 2000, Tornado, and FA-50. In late 2025, the Indian government cleared the procurement of additional units for its air force. The system is designed to allow aircraft to engage targets while remaining outside the threat envelope of short- and medium-range air defense systems. While variants of the Spice family have been utilized in combat operations in Pakistan, Gaza, and Lebanon, the Spice 1000 specifically provides a stand-off capability for both heavy and light fighter aircraft.