New Delhi, July 11, 2019 (PPI-OT): Indian Army has placed an order for procuring Israeli anti-tank Spike missiles, known for their precision targeting with an ability to pierce even bunkers. Reports said the missiles can hits targets at a range of four kilometres and can be deployed in both mountains and plains. They can be fired from different platforms – vehicles, helicopters, ships and ground launchers and can be deployed even along the Line of Control (LoC), they added.
The reports said the Army is also prioritising the purchase of precision guided kit for artillery ammunition. The placing of order came after the three armed forces and senior officials of the Defence Ministry made presentations before Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, after he took charge last month.
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