
What is LR‑LACM Cruise Missile of India and why is Turkey in tension due to this missile?
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What is LR‑LACM Cruise Missile of India and why is Turkey in tension due to this missile?
What is LR‑LACM Cruise Missile of India and why is Turkey in tension due to this missile?
Turkey has expressed apprehension regarding news suggesting India may supply its domestically produced Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile to Greece.
What is LR‑LACM Cruise Missile of India and why is Turkey in tension due to this missile?
New Delhi: Turkey, who helped Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, has recently raised its disagreement over reports that India is allegedly offering its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) to its regional rival country Greece. The speculation started following a report that was published by a Turkish new outlet TRHaber, citing Greek sources. According to the report, the sale of the LR-LACM was unofficially proposed by New Delhi during the DEFEA 2025 defence expo which was held in Athens. However, there is no official confirmation announced by India or Greece over the deal.
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