Destruction by Scalp and Hammer: Camps burned to ground

NEW DELHI: The SCALP missiles and HAMMER bombs integrated into the Rafale jets procured by India from France were used to precisely strike nine terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These GPS and laser-guided weapons are known for their pinpoint accuracy. Prior to the airstrikes, drones such as the IAI Harop from Israel and Tata Advanced Systems' LLS-50 were deployed to gather detailed intelligence on the terrorist camps.

SCALP Missile
– Also known as “Storm Shadow,” it is an air-launched cruise missile.
– Delivered along with Rafale fighter jets (can also be integrated with Sukhoi and Mirage aircraft).
– Manufacturer: European defence firm MBDA.
– Weight: 1,300 kg (2,870 pounds); Length: 5.10 meters; Width: 25 inches.
– Range: 500 km; Warhead capacity: 450 kg of explosives.
– Speed: 323 meters per second; Equipped with wings for autonomous flight.
– Uses infrared signals for target identification.

HAMMER Bomb
– Capable of destroying targets such as bunkers near the border.
– Developed by French defence company Safran Electronics & Defense.
– Delivered to India along with Rafale fighter jets.
– Precision ensured through GPS, infrared imaging, and laser targeting.
– Played a key role in accurately neutralising terror camps near the border.
– Strike range: 70 km; Warhead: 1,000 kg of explosives.
– Weight: 340 kg; Length: 3.1 meters.