04 May 2020
IDF acquires Spike Firefly loitering munition
The Israel Defence Force (IDF) has placed an order with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems for the acquisition of an undisclosed quantity of Spike Firefly miniature tactical loitering weapon systems.
Jane’s understands that contract follows series of proof-of-concept trials – conducted in late 2019-early 2020 by the IDF and Israel Ministry of Defence (IMOD) – to verify the combat readiness of the Spike Firefly weapon system. The contract value and delivery timeframes have not been disclosed. In IDF service, the system is designated ‘Maoz’.
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