The Anti -tank Spike consists of the fourth and fifth generation electro -optical missile systems, which provides high accuracy of damage and able to destroy different types of armored vehicles, including battle tanks.
Latvia’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with the German company Eurospike For the supply of spike anti -tank missile systems, ammunition and additional equipment for 81 million euros. LSM reported this on Tuesday, June 3.
“The Spike Anti -tank Missile Systems has proven their effectiveness and fully meets the operational requirements of the National Armed Forces. To strengthen the effectiveness of the battle of regular National Armed Forces and Zemessardze units, we will buy additional systems that will change the existing reserves of these weapons,” said Latvia Defense Minister Andris Spruds.
Spike complexes have been scheduled since 2028. The transaction also provides for the participation of the Latvian industry in the implementation of the contract – at the level of 30%. It matches Strategies for the support of the defense industry and changeproviding that contracts for large defense acquisitions include requirements for loving the safety and safety of the supply.
Spike is one of the most modern in the world of anti -tank struggle systems developed in Israel. The complexities use fourth and fifth -enemies missiles with high involvement in the striking and able to hit the armored vehicles of various types, including battle tanks.
One of the main advantages of the spike is the data transmission system between the rocket and the launchers, allowing the operator to remain unbelievable and not accessible to the enemy, maintaining full control of ammunition after launch.
This was not the first such purchase: in 2018, the Latvian Ministry of Defense entered into an Eurospike agreement, where cooperation with local businesses was established.
Remember, Latvia ordered the Patria 6×6 Armour Personnel Carriers for the needs of the Ukrainian army. Earlier it was learned that Latvia would transfer Ukraine’s defense forces previously purchased in the UK KVR (T) intelligence armored vehicle.
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