Army successfully test fires Spike anti-tank missiles

NEW DELHI: The Indian Army has successfully test fired two Spike long-range anti-tank missiles at Mhow in Madhya Pradesh which are expected to further boost its combat prowess, officials said on Thursday.

Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat and several commanders witnessed the firing of the newly acquired missiles on Wednesday.

Spike is a fourth generation missile which can engage any target with precision at ranges up to 4 km, the officials said.

For the last nearly three decades, the Indian Army has been using outdated second generation missiles, said an official. (AGENCIES)