SPIKE - DEFENCE AND SECURITY
News: The
deal signed by Israel with Greece for anti-tank missiles
What's in the news?
● According
to Israel's Defence Ministry, Israel
signed a $400 million dollar deal to sell Spike anti-tank missiles to Greece, just days after reaching a
similar deal with newly-inducted NATO member Finland.
Spike Missile:
● The
Spike is a guided anti-tank missile.
● It
is a long range fourth generation missile, which can engage a target with
precision at ranges up to 4 km.
● It
is a man-portable fire-and-forget
missile.
● It
is known for their precision targeting
with an ability to pierce even bunkers.