Spike anti-tank guided missile test fire

Indian Army opts to buy Israeli Spike multi-purpose missiles - Read more: The Israeli Spike missile was developed by Rafael to meet IDF requirement for an infantry operated, precision guided weapon capable of defeating enemy armor from long distance. The missile employs electro-optical guidance and is provided in a ‘fire and forget’ variant or ‘fire and forget/fire and update’ variant, equipped with fiber-optical link maintaining optional ‘man in the loop’ control throughout the engagement. Once fired at a target, the missile flies an elevated trajectory from where it can acquire and engage targets which are not visible prior to launch, engaging targets from above, where they are least protected. Read more: #.VEwHD-chcoY