Defence & Space

Rheinmetall establishes centres of excellence for autonomous mobility

Rheinmetall is accelerating the rollout of the PATH Autonomous Kit. The Business is launching three Land Autonomy Centres of Excellence…

2025-03-27 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

First series-produced Polish Borsuk IFVs contracted

The Armaments Agency – representing the Polish State Treasury – has signed the first contract with a consortium consisting of the…

2025-03-27 | Rafał Muczyński | 8 minutes

Run-flat inserts – an essential component of modern military wheeled vehicles

For many years, it has been observed that wheeled chassis purchased and operated by the armed forces require additional equipment to enable…

2025-03-07 | Radosław Niesobski | 4 minutes

When Trump Plays with Putin – Europe Must Arm Itself

Donald Trump makes it clear that Europe must defend itself and take care of its own security. It has taken…

2025-02-21 | Sławek Zagórski | 4 minutes

First series-produced Polish Borsuk IFVs contracted

The Armaments Agency – representing the Polish State Treasury – has signed the first contract with a consortium consisting of the…

2025-03-27 | Rafał Muczyński | 8 minutes

Servicing of Canadian Leopard 2 Tanks Begins in Nisku

The first Canadian Leopard 2A4 tank has arrived at the Regional Support Centre in Nisku, Alberta, as part of last…

2025-03-25 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Polish Ministry Of National Defense: Quantum key distribution is a breakthrough in the security of state entity communications

A presentation of research findings on the use of quantum key distribution in state communications was held at the Club of…

2025-03-17 | Redakcja | 8 minutes

Curtiss-Wright to support USMC’s Combat Data Network Program

Curtiss-Wright Receives $18 million follow-on order from U.S. Marine Corps to support Combat Data Network Program with Tactical Communications.

2025-03-08 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Bambi Bucket Firefighting Baskets at Verticon 2025

During the Verticon 2025 air show in Dallas, the Canadian company SEI Industries showcased its Bambi Bucket firefighting baskets.

2025-03-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 3 minutes

Airbus Helicopters at Verticon 2025

During the Verticon 2025 aviation fair in Dallas, the European company Airbus Helicopters (a part of the Airbus Group) showcased its…

2025-03-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 6 minutes

Rheinmetall establishes centres of excellence for autonomous mobility

Rheinmetall is accelerating the rollout of the PATH Autonomous Kit. The Business is launching three Land Autonomy Centres of Excellence…

2025-03-27 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

First series-produced Polish Borsuk IFVs contracted

The Armaments Agency – representing the Polish State Treasury – has signed the first contract with a consortium consisting of the…

2025-03-27 | Rafał Muczyński | 8 minutes

FFS-class H135 helicopter simulator for the Polish Air Rescue Service

The Polish Air Rescue Service (LPR) has published information on the launch of a tender for the delivery and installation of…

2025-03-17 | Rafał Muczyński | 4 minutes

Leonardo at Verticon 2025 in Dallas

Italian group Leonardo has announced a series of agreements signed at Verticon 2025, the world’s largest event for the global vertical…

2025-03-13 | Redakcja | 20 minutes

Rheinmetall establishes centres of excellence for autonomous mobility

Rheinmetall is accelerating the rollout of the PATH Autonomous Kit. The Business is launching three Land Autonomy Centres of Excellence…

2025-03-27 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

First series-produced Polish Borsuk IFVs contracted

The Armaments Agency – representing the Polish State Treasury – has signed the first contract with a consortium consisting of the…

2025-03-27 | Rafał Muczyński | 8 minutes

Further Polish-Korean Talks at the Polish Ministry of National Defense

Deputy Minister of National Defense Paweł Bejda met in Warsaw with Hyunki Cho, Deputy Minister of the Defense Acquisition Program…

2025-03-07 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

France is considering deploying Rafale jets with nuclear weapons in Germany

As reported by The Telegraph, after a meeting between French President Emmanuel Macron and U.S. President Donald Trump, the Élysée Palace is…

2025-02-26 | Rafał Muczyński | 5 minutes

Leonardo’s PRS receiver achieves first certification for defence and emergencies throughout Europe

Leonardo has designed, developed, and built the only receiver specifically conceived for the ultra-secure Public Regulated Service (PRS) – provided…

2025-03-27 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Thales Alenia Space to develop the navigation system orbiting around the Moon

Thales Alenia Space has signed a contract with Telespazio to design and develop the space segment of the Navigation System and satellite…

2025-03-14 | Redakcja | 3 minutes
Shooting

Streamlight introduces the TLR-8 HL-X and TLR-8 HL-X sub

Streamlight introduces the TLR-8 HL-X flashlight with an integrated laser sight, producing a beam with up to 1,000 lumens of power, offering…

2025-03-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Semi-automatic designated marksman rifle MSBS Grot .308 S20 for civilian shooters

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom, a member of the Polish Armaments Group, has introduced the semi-automatic designated marksman rifle MSBS Grot .308 S20…

2025-03-11 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

Streamlight introduces the TLR-8 HL-X and TLR-8 HL-X sub

Streamlight introduces the TLR-8 HL-X flashlight with an integrated laser sight, producing a beam with up to 1,000 lumens of power, offering…

2025-03-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

IWA 2025: Leupold’s New Products

In a short video report from IWA OutdoorClassics 2025, a Leupold representative discusses the key new products for this year.

2025-03-10 | Michał Ihnatów | 1 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025: Source Tactical with Ballistic Protection for Women

At the Source Tactical booth, not only popular hydration systems were showcased, but also personal ballistic protection—including armor specifically designed…

2025-02-26 | Michał Ihnatów | 2 minutes

CuraheeGear introduces the TF-50 uniform set to its product lineup

CuraheeGear introduces the TF-50 uniform set, which includes pants designed specifically for the Commando Military Unit (Jednostka Wojskowa Komandosów) in…

2025-02-18 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

Enforce Tac 2025 starts on February 24th

Enforce Tac is an international trade fair aimed at law enforcement officers, experts from government agencies, and representatives of the…

2025-01-30 | Michał Ihnatów | 4 minutes

POLSECURE: Holsters HPE Poland offer for uniformed services

At the 3rd International Police and Public Security Fair POLSECURE 2024 in Kielce, Holsters HPE Poland presented its offer for…

2024-05-01 | Redakcja | 2 minutes

Semi-automatic designated marksman rifle MSBS Grot .308 S20 for civilian shooters

Fabryka Broni Łucznik-Radom, a member of the Polish Armaments Group, has introduced the semi-automatic designated marksman rifle MSBS Grot .308 S20…

2025-03-11 | Redakcja | 3 minutes

IWA 2025: WBP Rogów presents Piast rifle

The Wytwórnia Broni Jacek Popiński (WBP Rogów) is presenting a highly anticipated new product at the IWA OutdoorClassics 2025 trade fair…

2025-02-27 | Michał Ihnatów | 3 minutes

Setting Up a Shooting Belt: An Example with Clawgear

To assist with shooting training and beyond, various belts and gear configurations have been developed and customized to suit individual needs. It’s…

2024-11-28 | Łukasz Kołodziejski | 14 minutes

Weapon light: a practical tool for everyday service. How to choose?

In the world of armed forces, where every second can determine the outcome of an operation, precision and effectiveness are…

2024-08-29 | Redakcja | 7 minutes

Over 100% increase in gun permits in Poland in 2024

The Polish Police have released statistical data on firearm permits issued in 2024. An increasing number of Poles now hold…

2025-02-20 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

Firearms In Poland 2023: Number of permits continues to grow

The National Police Headquarters has released statistics regarding the number of firearm permits and firearms themselves in the hands of…

2024-02-17 | Michał Ihnatów | 5 minutes

5 Best Value ATN Rifle Scopes Under €1500

ATN is a leading manufacturer of daytime optics, smart night vision, and thermal vision technology. The innovative features and ergonomic designs…

2022-11-11 | Redakcja | 8 minutes

MILMAG Visits Grand Power

Grand Power is a Slovak manufacturer of the acknowledged good quality firearms. Take part in our guided tour with English subtitles.

2022-05-23 | Redakcja | 1 minutes

TEST: Direct Action Vanguard Uniform

The Vanguard is a uniform set from the Polish brand Direct Action, designed in collaboration with special forces soldiers. There are…

2025-01-19 | Michał Gaweł | 18 minutes

EOTECH Holographic Sight – History, Technology, Practice

The holographic sight is a device known for nearly 30 years and used by professionals around the world. A favorite sight of many…

2024-09-02 | Michał Gaweł | 12 minutes

EOTECH Holographic Sight – History, Technology, Practice

The holographic sight is a device known for nearly 30 years and used by professionals around the world. A favorite sight of many…

2024-09-02 | Michał Gaweł | 12 minutes

Eurosatory 2022: Rafael to unveil the Spike NLOS 6th generation missile

At the upcoming Eurosatory 2022 trade fair in Paris, the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will present the new 6th generation Spike NLOS anti-tank guided missile.

Spike NLOS 6th generation missile

June 9th, 2022. Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will unveil the Spike NLOS 6th generation precision missile this month at Eurosatory 2022 trade fair in Paris, France. New salvo controls, system handover, target acquisition, and extended ranges are some of the enhanced capabilities in this latest model of the world-renowned Spike precision missile family.

At the upcoming Eurosatory 2022 trade fair in Paris, the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will present the new 6th generation Spike NLOS anti-tank guided missile

Rafael’s Spike missile family of multi-purpose, electrooptical guided missiles provides pinpoint precision at extended ranges with the NLOS variant successfully engaging non-line of sight targets. Spike NLOS, launched from air, land, or naval platforms, provides critical real-time tactical intelligence and damage assessments allowing it to adjust targets and abort missions midflight, and operate in both offensive and defense scenarios.

The Spike NLOS 6th generation, building on the exceptional operational success of the entire Spike missile family, includes several new, enhanced capabilities to account for modern battlefield needs and trends. Specifically, these advanced technologies more quickly close the sensor-to-shooter loop and more efficiently neutralize swarm attacks from standoff ranges, improving overall battlefield survivability as a result.

Some of these newer elements of the 6th generation Spike NLOS include:

  • Salvo Launch & Control Capabilities: From a single launcher and operator, the Spike NLOS 6th generation can launch and control airborne salvos up to four missiles simultaneously. This new capability enables operationalizes the element of surprise and creates an immediate, significant effect.
  • System Handover & Transfer of Control: Control over launched NLOS 6th generation missiles can be transferred between battlefield platforms midflight for optimal success across operational scenarios. For example, if a helicopter launches the missile against a high-value target but continues flying outside the threatened area, a ground vehicle in that area or attack zone vicinity can gain control of the launched missile and navigate it toward the original target. This transfer of control enables seamless collaboration between systems and an uninterrupted operational pace.
  • Target Image Acquisition: Rafael’s new image matching capabilities have been integrated into the NLOS 6th generation to enable swift aerial image transfers to the missile system. Effective, accurate sensor-shooter closure is a critical operational need which was previously conducted through transferred target coordinates. Now, target images can be matched with the missile’s video images during flight, designating a target to the appropriate operator. For the first time, the focus is the target itself, rather than its coordinates or location, enabling an even more precise attack. This ability is especially useful when dealing with several similar targets or objects. For instance, if a number of enemy tanks are identified in the vicinity, the Target Image Acquisition capability allows the NLOS to distinguish between the vehicles and identify the commander’s tank, or the most important hostile asset and strike it directly. This allows for minimized collateral damage and higher effectiveness especially in more dense urban settings.
  • Extended Missile Range: The NLOS the 6th generation now reaches extended ranges up to 50 km when launched from a helicopter and up to 32 km from land and naval platforms. Together with NLOS’ beyond-line-of-sight launch and passive capabilities, these extended ranges increase the already very high platform survivability. Additionally, by not compromising accuracy, efficiency, or lethality, the NLOS 6th generation is the optimal solution for overcoming anti-access and area-denial (A2/AD) targets on top of its traditional uses.

Photos: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

Ran Gozali, Head of Land and Naval Division:

The Spike NLOS serves as the foundation of the entire Spike Missile Family which has achieved incredible success and been widely incorporated over the years, being operated by thirty-nine customers around the world. The NLOS has evolved and now we see its most advanced and capable model, its 6th generation. For Rafael, it is a source of great pride and emblematic of its creativity and innovation. This advanced NLOS missile demonstrates our understanding of our customers’ operational needs and provides the best possible answer.

Spike NLOS in action

Source: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems

More in store at Eurosatory

Next week, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. will exhibit several of its integrated multi-layered air and missile defense, land warfare, and digital battlefield systems and solutions at the Eurosatory 2022 exposition in Paris, France.

Throughout the event, Rafael will present one of its newest technological concepts, the NLOS Mission Taskforce (NMT). The NMT is a comprehensive, end-to-end operational solution providing small, mobile combat units of 4×4 or armored vehicles with organic detection, attack, and fire control capabilities. By combining some of Rafael’s most advanced detection, tracking, and command and control systems, NMT enables force independence with very high mobility and lethality for wider control of the battlefield. Notably, NMT’s operational concept takes advantage of small unit mobility, highly capable weapons systems, and long-range capabilities to establish dominance across domains and both maritime and land borders.

Mobility is a central concept embedded within other Rafael systems on display during Eurosatory, including the I-Dome and Spyder All-in-One. Rafael’s mobile air defense systems can provide protection for ground troops and mobile military assets, both significantly important elements of today’s battlefield. The I-Dome and Spyder All-in-One systems offer constant defense keeping pace with maneuvering troops; current events have exemplified the significance of such capabilities. Rafael will present also Iron Dome and Drone Dome systems.

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