The Brazilian Army has acquired 100 units and 10 launchers of the Spike LR2 anti-tank missile, from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, as part of the Land Force’s strategic guidelines.
To ensure the best use and operational efficiency of this war material, from August 5 to September 13, 2024, the Armored Personnel Carrier Training Center in Santa Maria, RS, is hosting a Technical Training Course on Operation and Maintenance of the missile, taught by the company.
Among the activities included in the training are the planning and execution of live firing, with a view to consolidating the techniques and procedures for using the system.
After this period of military training, operational capability will begin in November 2024, with the ability to be used anywhere in the national territory. The adoption of the Spike LR2 missile provides the Ground Force with yet another deterrent, contributing to its primary mission of defending the homeland and the sovereignty of the Brazilian nation’s territory.
We invite the press to cover the actual firing, which will take place on September 4, 2024, at 10 a.m., at the Tenente de Lacerda Firing Range, at the Barão de São Borja Field of Instruction, Saicã, in Rosário do Sul.
Spike LR2
The missile has a useful range of 5.5 km and its warhead is capable of destroying armored vehicles, fortifications and helicopters. As it is 5th generation, it uses man-in-the-loop technology, which enables the operator to be situationally aware throughout the missile’s flight time, allowing it to be used as a “fire, observe and update” system.
As a result of this capability, the target can be changed during the trajectory, providing high precision regardless of the range.
The missile’s versatility allows it to be used against a variety of targets, with reduced collateral effects. It can be used in day and night combat and in adverse weather situations. In addition, it can be used on different platforms, from the tripod for the landed garrison to being integrated into the weapons systems of armored vehicles and aircraft.
Training with simulators
Together with the acquisition of the Spike weapons system, four types of simulators were acquired: the Mechanical, the Indoor Trainer (IDT), the Outdoor Trainer (ODT) and the Outdoor Trainer (ODT). Trainer (ODT) and the Spike Team Trainer (STT).
These resources allow training in the operation of the missile in a virtual environment and on the ground, optimizing technical procedures and the tactical use of anti-tank units.