As part of the counterattack against Hamas bases and strongholds, the Israeli military also launched attacks on the coastal area of the Gaza Strip. According to information released by the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) on October 9, 2023, the Israeli Navy is currently targeting Hamas-affiliated sites along the coastline of the Gaza Strip.
In the attack on the coast of the Gaza Strip, the Israeli military deployed a fleet of warships by launching missiles.
Well, Israel's attack on the coast of the Gaza Strip is said to have used the Naval Spike NLOS missile, which is the maritime version of the Spike NLoS missile.
As a missile targeted for naval needs, the Spike NLoS is equipped with electro-optical (E-O) guidance and advanced fire control.
With the ability to attack targets both at sea and on land, Spike NLoS is a product of the multi-generational Spike family produced by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. This missile has the capability to attack targets day and night, in all weather conditions, with an NLoS (Non-Line-of-Sight) range of up to 32 km while ensuring pinpoint accuracy.
This compact system is versatile, offering offensive and defensive capabilities in a naval context. Missile-equipped patrol vessels can provide long-range sea-to-shore fire support or sea-to-sea targeting on a variety of warship platforms.
Israeli Navy conducted precision strikes with Spike NLOS on Hamas naval outposts in Gaza. pic.twitter.com/tXrOhx4fUW
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The Spike NLoS launcher system can accommodate 8 or 4 missiles, it is equipped with a passive dual-mode E-O seeker, which ensures high reliability and low life cycle costs.
Naval Spike NLoS, which is also used by the Philippine Navy, stands out for its operational flexibility. Spike NLoS can gather real-time tactical intelligence, change targets in flight, and even abort missions based on evolving scenarios.
This missile system offers a variety of warhead options, including High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT), Penetration Blast Fragmentation (PBF) with controlled detonation, and standard Fragmentation.
Key features include an Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) camera, advanced image processing tracker, and Charge Coupled Device (CCD) for day and night operation.
Spike NLoS is further enhanced by its launch capabilities, such as with fast sequential launches, real-time target data collection during flight, high accuracy to minimize collateral damage, and advanced warheads that can disable large ships.