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).
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