IAF to induct indigenous satellite-guided anti-airfield weapon in Rs 811 crore deal

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The Indian Air Force is set to induct a new satellite-guided variant of the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon, boosting its long-range precision strike capability. The weapon has been specifically engineered to neutralize hardened ground targets such as bunkers and airfield runways. A contract for 160 units of the system has been signed at a value of Rs 810.79 crore. The procurement underscores India's push toward self-reliance in defense manufacturing under its indigenization drive. The induction is expected to significantly strengthen the IAF's offensive ground-attack capabilities.

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