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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 560

Spike anti-tank missile

Gunmen from the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah carry out a training exercise in Aaramta village in the Jezzine District, southern Lebanon, May 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar, File)
September 25, 2024, 7:15 pm
Israel is pounding Hezbollah, but in war the Iran-backed force will be a lethal foe
The bulk of the Lebanese group’s capabilities remains intact, and maneuvering IDF troops will have to contend with anti-tank missiles, mines, and drones — not to mention tunnels
By Lazar Berman
A Spike anti-tank missile is seen launched, in a handout photo published April 9, 2023. (Rafael Advanced Systems)
April 10, 2023, 12:23 pm
Israel inks $400 million sale of anti-tank missiles to Greece
European nation to purchase Spike missiles produced by state-run Rafael; Defense Minister Gallant says deal ‘emphasizes mutual commitment to ensuring regional stability’
By Emanuel Fabian
A SPYDER surface-to-air missile is fired in a test in an undated photograph. (Defense Ministry)
April 10, 2023, 11:02 am
Intel leak: US believes Israel can be pressured to supply ‘lethal’ arms to Ukraine
Documents reported by US media say Washington thinks Jerusalem can be convinced to let third parties supply Kyiv with weapons including surface-to-air and anti-tank missiles
By ToI Staff
A new Medium Robotic Combat Vehicle in a handout photo published June 1, 2022. (Defense Ministry)
June 13, 2022, 12:18 pm
Israel unveils armed robotic vehicle for ‘forward reconnaissance missions’
M-RCV includes machine gun, anti-tank missile launcher, drone deployer, and array of sensors; testing to begin in 2023
By Emanuel Fabian
The sixth-generation Spike NLOS anti-tank missile is seen launched in a test in August 2021. (Rafael Advanced Systems)
June 9, 2022, 10:02 pm
Rafael revamps anti-tank missile for longer range, more firepower
Sixth-generation missile Spike NLOS can now be fired four at a time, travel 50 kilometers if shot from air
By Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative photo of a Spike anti-tank missile (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0, Dave1185)
May 27, 2022, 12:46 am
Israel refused US request to transfer anti-tank missiles to Ukraine — report
Washington sought Jerusalem’s approval for Germany to supply its Spike weapons, made under license locally, to Ukrainian forces; Jerusalem balked over impact on ties with Russia
By ToI Staff
The Spike NLOS anti-tank missile (screen capture: YouTube)
June 24, 2020, 7:38 pm
Israeli arms developer unveils new anti-tank missile, with 32-kilometer range
Fifth-generation missile Spike NLOS being developed under contract with Poland, has ‘pinpoint accuracy,’ Rafael Advanced Defense System says
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Israeli-made Spike missiles are displayed during a street parade marking the 65th anniversary of the Armed Forces Day in Seoul, South Korea, October 1, 2013. (AP/Lee Jin-man)
June 24, 2019, 10:01 pm
India again reportedly spikes $500 million missile deal with Israel
On-again-off-again sale from Rafael defense contractor scrapped; Netanyahu helped push it through during state visit last year
By Judah Ari Gross
An unmanned Spike anti-tank missile system is seen atop the turret of a Namer armored personnel carrier. (Defense Ministry)
December 12, 2018, 7:18 pm
In first, Israel test-fires anti-tank missile from unmanned APC turret
Ministry says system will provide better protection to soldiers in armored vehicles and allow them to strike targets from further away
By ToI Staff
Illustrative. Israeli soldiers launch a Spike anti-tank guided missile during a training exercise. (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems)
December 9, 2018, 8:08 pm
India said planning to scrap $500 million missile deal with Israel
Massive sale was already called off last year in favor of domestic weapons development, but resurrected after diplomatic push by Netanyahu
By Tamar Pileggi
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems director general Yoav Har-Even, left, signs an agreement of cooperation with director general of Ramaero, a Romanian developer, in Bucharest, May 16, 2018. (Rafael
May 17, 2018, 6:43 pm
Israeli, Romanian defense contractors sign cooperation deal for Iron Dome
Rafael joins up with Romaero to produce air defense and anti-tanks systems with an eye to providing Romania’s army with weaponry
By Stuart Winer
Members of the Philippine Navy Seals, right, maneuver during an anti-terrorism drill at the country's most famous beach resort island of Boracay, in central Aklan province, Philippines on April 25, 2018. (AP /Aaron Favila)
May 11, 2018, 5:55 am
With Israeli missiles, Philippine navy takes step toward modernization
Spike surface to surface missiles to be deployed on assault vessels for first time, but island nation’s maritime forces still far behind other Asian countries
By AP
Illustrative. Israeli soldiers launch a Spike anti-tank guided missile during a training exercise. (Rafael Advanced Defense Systems)
February 5, 2018, 6:49 pm
Israeli official in India to finalize revived arms deal – report
Indian media says massive order of Spike anti-tank missiles may initially have been canceled due to objections of local weapons manufacturer
By Michael Bachner
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara are welcomed by Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi in Gujarat. India, on January 17, 2018. (Avi Ohayon/GPO)
January 17, 2018, 5:01 pm
Netanyahu says $500m Israel-India arms deal back on the table
Asian powerhouse ‘reauthorizing’ agreement to purchase Spike anti-tank missiles from Israeli weapons manufacturer Rafael, prime minister announces
By Joshua Davidovich
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) as his wife Sara Netanyahu looks on at the start of a ceremonial reception at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi on January 15, 2018. (AFP PHOTO / PRAKASH SINGH)
January 15, 2018, 9:11 am
Netanyahu and India’s Modi meet on arms deal, regional issues
Ahead of confab, Netanyahu says two countries on cusp of ‘new era’ of relations, hopes to revive canceled defense agreement
By Joshua Davidovich
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