Spice 250

The system is a derivative of the guidance technology utilized in the Popeye air-to-surface missile. It achieved initial operational capability in 2003 within Israeli Air Force F-16 squadrons. Unlike other variants in its family that serve as add-on kits for unguided bombs, this version is designed as a complete, integrated system.

The guidance suite combines electro-optical homing with satellite and inertial navigation. For terminal engagement, the system uses Digital Scene Matching Area Correlation (DSMAC) algorithms to match seeker images from CCD or infrared sensors against pre-programmed target data. Up to 100 potential targets can be stored and selected during flight. In environments where visual acquisition is obstructed, the system utilizes GPS/INS guidance. A "man-in-the-loop" capability is also available, utilizing an RF command datalink to provide the operator with a real-time seeker feed for manual course corrections. The system features 12 control surfaces to facilitate a glide trajectory. A specific ER variant is equipped with a micro-turbojet engine and an internal JP-8/10 fuel tank for extended operations.

The system is operated by the air forces of Israel, India, South Korea, Greece, Brazil, Colombia, and Singapore. India has authorized the procurement of the munition family for its air force. Combat employment of the system family includes a 2019 Indian Air Force strike against a militant training camp near Balakot. The Israeli Air Force utilized these munitions during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis to destroy the Al-Sharouk Tower in Gaza. During the conflict with Hezbollah beginning in 2023, the munitions were used to level facilities in suburban Beirut.