U.S. Navy Spike Missile System: A New Generation of Miniature Precision Guided Weapons

Abstract : To engage "asymmetric" aggressors in complex urban and rural environments, weapons have to be high precision, low collateral damage systems to minimize civilian victims. To meet these needs, a new class of missile system is necessary. It must be a modular, cheap, lightweight, high precision missile system. This paper will cover system, technology and design approach aspects of the USN Spike missile project, an innovative, low cost, precision guided missile system.