The Lithuanian Armed Forces have taken delivery of Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles from Israeli contractor Rafael Advanced Defense Systems under a 6-million-euro ($6.9 million) contract.
The latest batch will be integrated with the Boxer-type infantry fighting vehicles known as “Vilkas,” equipped with the Israeli Samson Mk II remote weapon station that features a 30mm cannon, 7.62mm machine gun, and Spike LR2 missile launcher.
It follows successful live-fire tests conducted in May, with participation from the army, OCCAR, and ARTEC GmbH, a joint venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall.
🇱🇹 Lithuania continues to modernise its armed forces – a new batch of Spike LR2 anti-tank missiles has been delivered.
Integrated into our Vilkas IFVs, they boost firepower and range, sending a clear signal of deterrence. pic.twitter.com/gnY4uo7hJz
— Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 (@Lithuanian_MoD) August 19, 2025
“By upgrading the Lithuanian Armed Forces, we are also ensuring the ability of our army to stop enemy forces from entering the territory of the country. This is a clear strategic signal and a consistent step towards increasing our combat power,” news outlet LRT quoted Defense Minister Dovile Šakalienė as saying.
Spike LR2 Missile
A fifth-generation, multi-purpose anti-tank guided missile, the Spike LR2 was designed to engage armored targets.
Building on its predecessor, the Spike LR, the advanced LR2 variant features AI-driven target tracking capabilities.
The approximately 13-kilogram (28.6 pounds) missile can strike at a range of up to 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) when launched from the ground, and up to 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) when deployed from an aircraft.
Each missile is about 1.2 meters (3.9 feet) in length, with a 130mm (5.1 inches) diameter, and is fitted with a Tandem HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank) warhead to penetrate armored platforms and infrastructure in urban environments.
