Klub-S Missile System:
India recently reached an agreement with Russia to acquire the Klub-S missile system, aimed at enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet.
- Klub-S Missile System developed by Russian defense company NPO Novator, the Klub, also known as Kalibr, is a cruise missile inducted into Moscow’s defense forces in 1994.
- The Klub-S missiles have a warhead payload of 400 kilograms and are capable of targeting surface ships, submarines, and ground targets up to 300 kilometers away.
- This system includes a fire control system, a vertical launcher unit (VLU), and ammunition.
- It is known for its excellent performance in dangerous combat zones.
- It is designed for use in situations where the enemy is engaged in heavy firing and electronic warfare is at its peak.
- It can accelerate to supersonic speeds in the terminal phase, making it difficult for enemy defenses to intercept.
- It cruises at an altitude of 10-15 meters, reducing the reaction time for enemy defenses.
