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Germany Secures €2 Billion Spike Missile Deal Amid Gaza Tensions

10/22/2025

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will supply the German army with Spike anti-tank missiles in a €2 billion deal executed through EuroSpike GmbH.
The arrangement follows an arms embargo imposed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz due to Israel's actions in Gaza.
Spain canceled a planned purchase of Spike missiles, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Rafael's Spike system is the company's best-selling missile, with sales to more than 40 countries.

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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems will supply the German army with Spike anti-tank missiles in a €2 billion deal executed through EuroSpike GmbH.
The arrangement follows an arms embargo imposed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz due to Israel's actions in Gaza.
Spain canceled a planned purchase of Spike missiles, citing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Rafael's Spike system is the company's best-selling missile, with sales to more than 40 countries.