India-UK Martlet Missile Deal To Equip Army With Hundreds of LMMs
· India · Moneycontrol
India and the UK are close to finalising a major defence pact for the Martlet missile, with hundreds of Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMMs) set to be supplied to the Indian Army. The agreement, if concluded, would rank as the second-largest missile order for the Army after a previous major acquisition. The Martlet, also known as the LMM, is a versatile air-to-surface and surface-to-surface weapon designed for use against light vehicles, fortifications, and other battlefield targets. The deal reflects deepening defence-industrial cooperation between New Delhi and London as India continues to modernise its infantry and mechanised warfare capabilities. Specific contract value, delivery timelines, and the platform configuration for Indian Army deployment have not been detailed publicly.
Why it matters
A deal of this scale would significantly boost the Indian Army's precision-strike and anti-armour firepower, directly strengthening frontline infantry and mechanised units. It also signals a substantial deepening of India-UK defence ties, potentially opening the door to more co-development and co-production of advanced weapon systems in India.
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