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SCALP Missile

Kumari Sonali

SCALP Missile:

India and France are in discussions to finalise a major deal for the procurement of SCALP cruise missiles, following their successful use by the IAF in precision strikes against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor last year.

  • The SCALP missile, also known as Storm Shadow, is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile.
  • It was developed together by France and the United Kingdom.
  • It is in service with multiple NATO and allied air forces.
  • It is powered by turbojet engines and has a range of 250 km.
  • The missile has a tandem warhead configuration, comprising a shaped charge for initial penetration and a secondary high-explosive charge for enhanced lethality.
  • Capable of night and all-weather operations, SCALP is particularly effective for penetrating hardened bunkers and ammunition stores.

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