Rafael Advanced Defence Systems announced the completion of the development phase of the new low weight integrated SPARC remote controlled launch system for Spike NLOS. The system, developed for a undisclosed special forces customer, has been specially optimized for light all terrain vehicles. The concept was exhibited for the first time at the Eurosatory 2016, the launcher on the Polaris MRZR-4 type vehicle, two ready to launch missiles , and two clip-on loading additional missiles. Launching system is suitable with many vehicles and requires seven screws for installation, this system provides easy integration with many land vehicles.
Spike NLOS, a multipurpose precision guided missile, has dual-mode electrooptic / infrared seeker and real-time encrypted radio frequency two way datalink. Missile's range is 30 kilometers and can be equipped with three different warheads: high explosive anti-tank (HEAT), penetrating blast fragmentation (PBF), and fragmentation.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)