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The US Army and Polish Air Force Inspectorate have successfully completed a joint live-fire of a Spike NLOS missile system from an AH-64Ev6 Apache Guardian helicopter with the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade.
The Spike live-fire on the northern coast of Poland reportedly marks an important milestone for allied long-range precision strike capabilities
Two Spike non-line-of-sight (NLOS) missiles engaged sea-based targets at distances of up to 25 kilometres during the demonstration designed to test precision strike accuracy and flexible target engagement from the rotary-wing platform.
“Observers from several countries, including senior military representatives and defence officials, witnessed the successful operational integration firsthand,” according to a public statement from the US Army.
“This marked the first time that the US Army employed the Spike NLOS missile in the European theatre.
“The Spike NLOS missile’s successful integration on the AH-64E Apache emphasises the system’s capability to meet evolving mission needs, particularly in maritime and beyond-line-of-sight scenarios.
“The event underscored the growing strategic cooperation between the United States and Poland, further enhancing collective deterrence capabilities along NATO’s eastern flank.
“This joint campaign not only demonstrates current operational effectiveness but also highlights the potential future direction for integration of Spike NLOS missiles onto Poland’s own AH-64E Apache fleet, enhancing national and regional defence capabilities.”
