The U.S. Army and Polish Air Force, with support from Rafael, conducted the first U.S. firing in Europe of the Spike NLOS missile from an AH-64E v6 Apache, launching two missiles at maritime targets off Poland’s northern coast during a joint live‑fire evaluation attended by NATO observers.
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The live‑fire was the first U.S. firing of Spike NLOS in Europe — two missiles were launched at maritime targets off Poland’s northern coast with observers from more than ten allied nations, signalling tangible interest in long‑range, ship‑strike kits for rotary platforms. See recent trends in advanced maritime strike testing: https://hype.aero/?story=b8aaa849-715c-4b7f-b555-8b18badb6f4e
The event involved an AH‑64E v6 Apache and Rafael support and included U.S.–Polish cooperation; Poland is actively considering fielding Spike NLOS on its incoming AH‑64E fleet, tying into broader Apache modernization efforts. Context on Apache upgrade programmes: https://hype.aero/?story=11109c21-aedd-4c14-8e75-66afd6978222
Attendance by multiple NATO observers provides a clear demonstrations‑and‑marketing moment for Rafael and partners, with implications for interoperability, export prospects and future integration work on Western attack helicopter fleets.
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US, Poland Conduct Joint Live‑Fire of Spike NLOS From AH‑64E v6 Apache • defenceconnect.com.au
U.S. Army and Polish Air Force Complete Joint SPIKE NLOS Live‑Fire Campaign from AH‑64E Apaches in Ustka • aviation-defence-universe.com
US, Poland Conduct First US Firing of Spike NLOS from AH‑64E Apache in Europe • defence.m5dergi.com
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• Greg Waldron