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India.com
05-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
More tensions for Pakistan as India set to make big deal with this country, this weapon can target Karachi, Rawalpindi within...
More tensions for Pakistan as India set to make big deal with this country, this weapon can target Karachi, Rawalpindi within… New Delhi: Israel and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire agreement after 12 days of conflict, but the war can start anytime. India has also started strengthening its armed forces after the conflict with Pakistan, as these conflicts have showcased that future wars will be fought by drones and precision missiles. In view of this, India is going to add a powerful missile to its arsenal, which has the capability to target areas from Karachi to Rawalpindi. New Delhi will soon make a big deal with Israel for the LORA missile. What Makes Lora Missile Different From Other Missiles? The major this is Lora missile's cost which is less than any other missiles in the around the world. As per a report by Forbes, the cost of one Lora missile is less than USD1 million (less than Rs 8.50 crore). But this doesn't mean that the missile striking power is less than others. Even Lora missile's striking power is much more than many supersonic ballistic missiles out there. What Do Experts Say? According to experts, if this missile inducted in the Indian Air Force, then the strength of the IAF will increase tremendously. Notably, an agreement has already been signed between BEL and Israel Aerospace Industries to make this missile in India. During Aero India 2023, India had signed a deal with the Israeli company to make the Air Lora missile here. Bharat Electronics was the part of the major deal. Under the deal, an agreement was also made between BEL and IAI to manufacture Lora together in the country itself. It is worth noting that, the Indian Navy has already included this missile in its fleet. What Is Special About Lora Missile? The missile has 400-km range and weighs 1600 kgs. Undetectable by enemy jammers, it is designed for high precision targeting. Key feature is its deep-penetration warhead, capable of destroying targets hidden in bunkers. The missile is compatible with Su-30 MKI fighter jet, with a capacity of 4 missiles per aircraft. This allows for targeting of multiple locations from a significant distance. How Much Does Lora Missile Cost? As per reports, Air Lora missile costs less than other comparable weapons systems. As the official price remains undisclosed, it is estimated that the missile costs below USD1 million (approx Rs8 crore). If we compare its price with BrahMos, a fraction of the BrahMos missile's cost Rs 34 crore. This is also cheaper than Agni 5 (estimated at Rs50 crore).
India.com
05-07-2025
- India.com
What are air-to-ground ballistic Air Lora missiles? Indian Air Force may procure these from..., these can...
What are air-to-ground ballistic Air Lora missiles? Indian Air Force may procure these from..., these can... The Indian Air Force (IAF) has taken several major steps to increase its strength and is still working rapidly in this direction. The IAF is considering adding a new and powerful missile to its fleet. This is the Air Lora missile made by Israel Aerospace Industries, which is an air-to-ground ballistic missile. This missile can take India's air power and defense capability to new heights. Why this powerful missile? India used Israel's Rampage missile against Pakistan in the recent conflict. After its success, the Air Force felt the need for a missile with long range, accurate target and one that could escape the enemy's defense system. That's when the option of Air Lora missile came in front of India. What are its special features? Air Lora is a missile made for deep strike. This missile can target enemy command centers, airports, naval ships present on the seashore. Its weight is about 1600 kg. It comes with two types of warheads, one which causes damage by explosion and the other can penetrate strong targets. This deadly missile travels at supersonic speed and can cover a distance of up to 400 km. This means that the Indian Air Force planes can attack even while staying away from the enemy's defense systems. Its accuracy is so great that it hits the target within a radius of less than 10 meters. The range of Brahmos is also around 400 km. What is 'fire and forget' technique? After firing it, the pilot gets the facility to move away immediately, so that the enemy cannot retaliate and the safety of the aircraft remains. This missile will be capable of carrying out fast and accurate attacks on targets located on the LAC with Pakistan or China. The tremendous range of the missile is one of its biggest strengths.
