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Detailed explanation-1: -Spike is a fourth generation Anti-Tank missile developed by EuroSpike, a joint venture of 2 German companies – Rheinmetall Defence, Diehl BGT Defence and an Israeli company named Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spike (Hebrew: ) is an Israeli fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile and anti-personnel missile with a tandem-charge high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead. As of 2007, it is in its fourth generation. It was developed and designed by the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Nag missile is a Indian third-generation, all-weather, fire-and-forget, lock-on after launch, top-attack, anti-tank guided missile with an operational range of 500 metres to 7000 metres km with the potential of being developed in future versions to 20,000 metres.

Detailed explanation-4: -ATGMs are primarily designed to hit and destroy heavily armored military vehicles. The missiles can be transported by a single soldier, to larger tripod-mounted weapons, which require a squad or team to transport and fire, to vehicle and aircraft mounted missile systems.

Detailed explanation-5: -Helina anti-tank guided missiles will be integrated into the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). By Manjeet Negi: The defence ministry on Tuesday approved three procurement proposals, including that of Helina anti-tank guided missiles, at a total cost of Rs 4,276 crore.