Indian Army to buy Light Weight Modular Missile: In a boost to its air defense capabilities, the Indian Army’s Corps of Army Air Defence inked a key contract on Wednesday with British defense giant Thales to acquire the Lightweight Modular Missile (LMM) system. This man-portable powerhouse is designed for quick setup in tough spots, from rugged battlefields to sky-high mountain posts, making it a game-changer for India’s diverse terrains.
The LMM zeroes in on threats using laser beam riding tech, staying locked on even when enemy aircraft, choppers, drones, or unmanned combat vehicles try slick maneuvers to shake it off. Army officials rave about its all-weather punch, taking down everything from low-heat-signature flyers to high-value UAVs at distances beyond 6 kilometers. What seals the deal is its killer accuracy—thanks to a smart sighting setup, proximity fuse, and potent high-explosive warhead that boosts the odds of a one-shot takedown.
This procurement ramps up post-Operation Sindoor, zeroing in on sniffing out and smashing elite drones that could tip the scales in modern skirmishes. Thales touts the LMM as a precision beast with minimal side splash, versatile for air, ground, and sea ops. Rocking a triple-threat warhead and that proximity fuse, it shreds not just flying foes but also light-armored rides, wheeled convoys, and tank tracks.
Tipping the scales at a featherweight 13kg, this multirole missile zips along at over Mach 15 with a strike range pushing past 6km, pure engineering wizardry tailored for today’s fast-evolving threats. The move underscores India’s drive to sharpen its edge against aerial nasties, blending homegrown needs with global tech savvy.
