Finland Orders Spike Antitank Guided Missiles
The Finnish armed forces have contracted with EuroSpike GmbH, to supply Spike antitank guided missiles.
EuroSpike GmbH is a joint venture of Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH, Diehl Defence, and Rafael.
For Rheinmetall, the order is worth a figure in the mid-double-digit million-euro range.
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The German armed forces were among the first Spike users. A version of the system known as the Mehrrollenfähiges Leichtes Lenkflugkörpersystem (MELLS; multi-role light guided missile system) is in service with the Bundeswehr. Made by EuroSpike – a joint venture in which Rheinmetall holds a 40% stake – the MELLS is a latest-generation effector designed for engaging armored targets at ranges of up to 4,000m or, depending on the model, up to 5,500m.
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