The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received Israeli Spike NLOS (Non-Line of Sight) anti-tank guided missiles, which can reach targets from distances of up to 30 km, to improve its ability to destroy enemy targets hidden behind mountains.
According to defence officials, the Israeli Spike NLOS anti-tank guided missiles have been delivered and trials will begin soon.
New Israeli Spike NLOS Missiles
The NLOS missiles will now be combined with the Russian-origin fleet of Mi-17V5 helicopters, which can take out targets from long distances and be particularly efficient against enemy objectives and assets hidden behind mountains or hills, according to the sources.
According to sources, Ukrainian forces effectively deployed anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles supplied by Western European nations and America during the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
When the Chinese Army positioned many tanks and infantry combat vehicles close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) opposite the Eastern Ladakh region over two years ago, the IAF became interested in these missiles. According to the sources, the Spike NLOS ATGMs have been ordered in limited quantities for the time being, with the force hoping to obtain more missiles through “Make-in-India” programmes.
According to the sources, the air-launched NLOS ATGMs can carry out strikes on ground targets from a safe distance, causing significant damage to opposing tank regiments and halting their advances. In light of the threat posed by China’s assertiveness two years ago, both the Indian Army and the Air Force have greatly increased their arsenals with both Indian and foreign weapons.
Spike NLOS Missiles: Significance
The top command of the Indian Air Force has been emphasising indigenisation and backing several schemes to develop such high-tech equipment and armaments through Indian sources and industry.
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