Lockheed Martin to perform user operational assessment of Rafael Spike NLOS missile.

Lockheed Martin got a contract valued USD139 million to perform user operational assessment of the Spike non-line-of-sight (NLOS) missile system: "Lockheed Martin Corp., Orlando, Florida, was awarded a $138.9 million other transaction agreement for federation, testing and user operational assessments of the Spike non-line-of-sight missile system," a U.S. DoD release dated February 10 said. Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida; and Haifa, Israel, with an estimated completion date of January 30, 2025.
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The Spike NLOS’ seeker and wireless datalink provides operators with real-time video imagery and man-in-the-loop control throughout the missile’s flight. (Picture source: Lockheed Martin)

Spike NLOS is a multi-purpose, electro-optical/infrared missile system. Its advanced rocket motor provides the capability to reach ranges up to 32 kilometers. Operators can integrate Spike NLOS with ground, aviation or maritime platforms – while leveraging its stand-off capability to strike distant or geographically concealed targets without line-of-sight. The weapon’s seeker and wireless datalink provides operators with real-time video imagery and man-in-the-loop control throughout the missile’s flight. This provides operators with the opportunity to alter or abort the mission while en route to the target.

Lockheed Martin has teamed with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. to offer the weapon system to U.S. customers. Today, this combat-proven, long-range precision strike system is in service with U.S. forces and six international countries.

The Spike weapon system’s dual sensors are capable of effectively engaging targets day and night and in adverse weather conditions. Armed with various warheads especially suited to urban and high-intensity conflicts such as heat, fragmentation, PBF, PBF/F, the weapon is useful for both low intensity and future stand-off battle scenarios.