India to Buy Hundreds of UK-Made Martlet Missiles to Counter Drone Threats
What Happened
India is in the final stages of a major deal with the UK to procure hundreds of Martlet (Lightweight Multirole Missile) systems for the Indian Army. The British-made missiles, manufactured by Thales, have a range of more than 6 km and are designed to engage drones, low-flying aerial targets and light ground threats.
Key Takeaways
The Martlet missiles will significantly boost India's counter-drone and short-range air-defence capabilities, an area that has gained urgency following the growing use of drones in modern conflicts and along India's borders.