Cyprus hosts 21st annual SPIKE missile system users meeting

In October 2026, Cyprus hosted the 21st international meeting of the SPIKE Users Club in Larnaca. The event, organized by the Israeli defense firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and hosted by the Cyprus National Guard, brought together over 200 representatives and military specialists from 23 countries to discuss the operational use of the SPIKE missile family.

A central focus of the gathering was the first international presentation of the L-SPIKE, a new loitering munition system designed to extend operational capabilities. This system functions by remaining airborne to search for and engage targets, building upon the existing technology of the SPIKE platform. The meeting highlighted the growth of the SPIKE user base, which has expanded to approximately 48 countries following the addition of four new nations since the previous annual summit.