SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
In a significant leap toward enhancing India’s artillery capabilities, Noida-based IndoWings has developed the LM-250, a loitering munition system with a range of 20-25 kilometres, designed to be launched from the canister of the Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL).
This innovative system promises to add a new dimension of precision and flexibility to the Indian Army’s existing arsenal, blending the destructive power of the Pinaka MBRL with the tactical advantages of loitering munitions.
With a range of 20-25 kilometres, the LM-250 is optimized for short- to medium-range missions, providing the Indian Army with the ability to strike targets beyond the line of sight while minimizing exposure to enemy defences. Each unit is equipped with advanced sensors and a warhead capable of neutralizing a variety of targets, making it a formidable addition to the Army’s tactical toolkit.
IndoWings’ LM-250 introduces a revolutionary capability by integrating loitering munitions into Pinaka’s existing canister system. A single Pinaka canister, traditionally used to house rockets, has been adapted to launch up to 50 LM-250 units in a single salvo. This allows the Pinaka MBRL to transition from a platform focused on area saturation to one capable of precision strikes, combining the advantages of both systems. The ability to deploy a swarm of loitering munitions from a single launch platform enhances the Army’s operational flexibility, enabling it to respond to dynamic battlefield scenarios with unprecedented speed and accuracy.
The integration of the LM-250 with the Pinaka system also leverages the MBRL’s mobility and rugged design. Mounted on a Tatra truck, the Pinaka can rapidly deploy to forward positions, launch its munitions, and relocate before enemy counter-battery fire can respond. By incorporating loitering munitions into this framework, the Indian Army gains the ability to engage targets with pinpoint accuracy while maintaining the mobility and survivability of its artillery units.
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