European nation to purchase Spike missiles produced by state-run Rafael; Defense Minister Gallant says deal ‘emphasizes mutual commitment to ensuring regional stability’

Documents reported by US media say Washington thinks Jerusalem can be convinced to let third parties supply Kyiv with weapons including surface-to-air and anti-tank missiles

M-RCV includes machine gun, anti-tank missile launcher, drone deployer, and array of sensors; testing to begin in 2023

Sixth-generation missile Spike NLOS can now be fired four at a time, travel 50 kilometers if shot from air

Washington sought Jerusalem's approval for Germany to supply Spike weapons, made under license locally, to Ukrainian forces; Jerusalem balked over impact on ties with Russia

Fifth-generation missile Spike NLOS being developed under contract with Poland, has 'pinpoint accuracy,' Rafael Advanced Defense System says

On-again-off-again sale from Rafael defense contractor scrapped; Netanyahu helped push it through during state visit last year