The contract was signed with M/s Thales, UK, here on Wednesday to procure the missile system. LMM, a lightweight and man-portable missile system, can be deployed in operational areas, including high-altitude areas.
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In a significant boost to India’s air defence capabilities following Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army has signed a contract to procure the Lightweight Modular Missile (LMM) System. The move aims to strengthen the Corps of Army Air Defence with advanced capabilities to detect and neutralise high-value drones and UAV threats.
The contract was signed with M/s Thales, UK, here on Wednesday to procure the missile system. LMM, a lightweight and man-portable missile system, can be deployed in operational areas, including high-altitude areas. The missile operates on the Laser Beam Riding principle and is resistant to evasive actions taken by modern-day aerial platforms.
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The missile is highly effective against all types of aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, and UCAVs, including aerial targets with low IR signature up to a range greater than 6 km in all-weather conditions.
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The missile has a high single-shot kill probability due to an advanced sighting system, incorporation of a proximity fuse, and a high-explosive warhead.
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