🛰️ Precision Guided Long Range Weapons in Indian Military’s Arsenal
India’s military capabilities have seen a strategic boost with the deployment of precision-guided long-range weapons. These modern systems were reportedly used during Operation Sindoor, striking deep inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), hitting terror infrastructure with precision.
Here’s a detailed look at the latest additions to India’s military arsenal:
🔶 HAMMER – Highly Agile and Manoeuvrable Munition Extended Range
✔️ Air-to-ground precision weapon for Rafale fighter jets.
✔️ Developed by French company Safran.
✔️ Effective range up to 70 km, adaptable for difficult terrain.
✔️ Can deliver guided bombs and missiles with pinpoint accuracy.
📌 Ideal for high-altitude, rugged regions like the Himalayas.
📌 Enhances India’s deep strike air capabilities.
🔶 SCALP – Air-Launched Stealth Cruise Missile
✔️ Full name: Système de Croisière Autonome à Longue Portée – Emploi Général.
✔️ Also known as Storm Shadow in Britain.
✔️ Has a range of 450 km and functions in all weather conditions.
✔️ Equipped with advanced navigation using INS, GPS, and terrain referencing.
📌 Developed by European defence firm MBDA.
📌 Ideal for deep penetration strikes into enemy territory.
🔶 METEOR – Next-Gen BVRAAM (Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile)
✔️ Designed for “fire and forget” operation in dense EW (Electronic Warfare) environments.
✔️ Range of up to 150 km; cruising speed near Mach 4.
✔️ Has one of the largest No Escape Zones of any air-to-air missile.
✔️ Provides lethal thrust until final impact.
📌 Manufactured by MBDA, enhances Indian Air Force’s air dominance.
📌 Used in advanced fighter platforms like Rafale.
🔶 BRAHMOS – Supersonic Cruise Missile
✔️ Joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya.
✔️ Operational with all three defence services.
✔️ Capable of speeds up to Mach 3 and ranges of 300–450 km.
✔️ Effective at sea, land, and air; very low-flying trajectory for stealth attacks.
📌 India’s premier precision strike missile.
📌 Variants for submarines, land platforms, and fighter aircraft available.
🔶 Loitering Munitions – Kamikaze Drones
✔️ Autonomous or remote-controlled drones used to identify and strike targets.
✔️ Designed for minimal collateral damage in urban or close combat zones.
✔️ Equipped with high-precision warheads, surveillance tools, and real-time targeting.
📌 Ideal for time-sensitive missions and surveillance operations.
📌 Indian forces have inducted a wide range of these munitions.
✅ Conclusion
India’s investment in advanced systems like HAMMER, SCALP, METEOR, BRAHMOS, and Loitering Munitions marks a new era in modern military capability. These tools are critical for precision strikes, deterrence, and successful tactical operations with reduced risks.
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