14 DISC

SGL Launched Loitering Munition for Tanks

Recent op experiences have highlighted the increased vulnerability of AFVs to :- 1- ATGM dets op from defiladed positions. 2- Anti-tank teams. 3- Lt armoured ambush elements. 4- Drone assisted recce and targeting. Presently, tanks rely on LoS main armt, secy armt and external UAV support (If avlb) to detect and engage a/m targets. There exists a capability gap in providing Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) recce and precision strike capability at platform level. The proposed sys aims to utilise the existing 81mm smoke discharger interface without major structural mod to deploy a compact loitering munition capable of the fwg :- 1- Safe ejection from launcher 2- Autonomous transition to powered flight. 3- Real time ISR support. Cont terminal engagement of selected targets.

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