​From Fifth to Sixth Generation: How Rafael's L-SPIKE 4X Merges Missile Speed, On-Station Persistence and AI Targeting | Defense Express

Introduction of the L-SPIKE 4X Missile

Rafael presents the L-SPIKE 4X missile, a turbojet-powered member of the SPIKE family that combines missile speed, on-station persistence, and AI targeting.

The L-SPIKE 4X system is positioned as a sixth-generation system, blurring the line between ATGM and loitering munition by staying on station for about 30 minutes.

Rafael has introduced a new entry in the SPIKE family: the L-SPIKE 4X system.

Key Features

Rafael's pitch makes clear how the company intends to differentiate the new weapon, with no precise definition of sixth-generation ATGMs.

Author's summary: Rafael introduces the L-SPIKE 4X missile.

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