October 2017 – Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has been awarded a contract with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to supply more than one thousand SPIKE LR 2, 5th generation electro-optical, precision-guided missiles.
The SPIKE LR 2 has a range of 5.5 km when fired from ground launchers (an increase of over 35% from the 4 km range of the original SPIKE LR) and up to 10 km when fired from a helicopter (using the RF Data Link)
SPIKE LR 2 is an advanced multipurpose missile designed for the future battlefield, with full commonality to the SPIKE Missile legacy. The 5th generation SPIKE LR 2 design is based on lessons learned from modern warfare, combined with accumulated data from more than 5000 SPIKE Missiles fired in combat and training across its large user base. The LR 2 is fully integrated with all existing types of SPIKE launchers in use today, enabling all of them to fire both LR and LR 2 Missiles.
The IDF’s LR 2 procurement complement the IDF’s fielding of the Integrated Control Launch Unit (ICLU), the new digital networked launchers that provide improved tactical connectivity for third party target allocation /Photo: Rafael
Mr. Moshe Elazar, Executive Vice President and Head of Rafael’s Land and Naval Systems Division stated that “The procurement of SPIKE LR 2 by the IDF continues the long legacy of SPIKE Missile employment by the IDF and signifies the trust and appreciation the IDF holds for the performance of the SPIKE family. We are proud to contribute to Israel’s defence through our excellent systems and are happy to begin the LR 2 production with this important customer”.
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