Ministry of National Defence
Press release No. 404 28.11.2017
The portable anti-tank SPIKE System-to be tested at Cincu

The reception, testing and operational evaluation of the portable anti-tank SPIKE-LR system will take place on Wednesday, November 29th, at Cincu National Training Center, Brasov County. The SPIKE-LR system is part of the procurement program committed by the Romanian Land Forces.

The system's capabilities during certain operational battlefield scenarios and its fire power will be tested through several firing sessions during day and night time.

The journalists interested in attending the activity are asked to confirm their participation at: relatii.publice@forter.ro, until Tuesday, November 28th, at 8.00 PM. The mass-media representatives will be expected at Cincu National Training Center headquarters, on Wednesday, November 29th, between 12.00 and 12.30 AM.

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The Portable Anti-tank SIKE-LR Procurement Program will be run through 2017 2019 and will equip the infantry, reconnaissance and mountain troop brigades as well as the artillery regiments of the Romanian Land Forces.

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