IDF orders Spike LR II missiles
Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has received a contract from the Israel Defense Force (IDF) to supply more than 1000 Spike LR II precision-guided missiles, the company announced on 24 October.
The Spike LR II is Rafael’s fifth generation of the Spike missile. It has a range of 5.5km when fired from ground launchers and up to 10km when fired from helicopters using RF data link.
The IDF currently uses other variants of the Spike missile family, and the addition of the Spike LR II will enhance its infantry engagement range and lethality against a range of targets. The IDF is also already fielding the Integrated Control Launch Unit, the new digital networked launcher that provides improved tactical connectivity for third party target allocation.
The missile is fully integrated with all current types of Spike launchers in use, enabling all of them to fire both the LR and LR II missile variants.
Related Equipment in Defence Insight
More from Land Warfare
-
![September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight]()
September land forces roundup: DVD 2026 puts British Army requirements in the spotlight
The US Army began its search for a 155mm tracked mobile tactical cannon in an effort that Shephard forecasts could be worth billions of dollars. Meanwhile, the UK DVD exhibition saw companies showcase their offerings for the British Army’s mobility and air defence requirements.
-
![FNSS advances Indonesian Kaplan APC programme as local production expands]()
FNSS advances Indonesian Kaplan APC programme as local production expands
FNSS and PT Pindad are progressing the Indonesian tracked armoured personnel carrier programme as local production gets under way.
-
![British Army's open plan draws diverse offerings for Land Rover replacement]()
British Army's open plan draws diverse offerings for Land Rover replacement
The UK Ministry of Defence has avoided being prescriptive in its search to replace the British Army’s Land Rover, meaning vehicle types being offered range from Land Rover Defender Wolf II and Humvee to the hybrid series Fering Pioneer. What does this mean for the procurement process?
