In order to work with the Indian Air Force (IAF) and incorporate its cutting-edge weaponry into the fighter jets Tejas Mk1A and Mk2, MBDA UK is actively seeking opportunities for collaboration. Through this partnership, India's domestic fighter aircraft capabilities would be combined with the state-of-the-art missile technology from MBDA.
MBDA, which has previously offered India with its ASRAAM and Meteor air-to-air missiles, is now preparing to introduce its SPEAR and Brimstone missiles of the next generation. With these missiles, the Tejas fighter jets would be able to carry out more accurate precision strikes.
SPEAR is a next-generation surface attack weapon that is fired from the air and is designed for use against advanced countermeasures as well as difficult weather circumstances. Because of its beyond-the-horizon range, aircraft can engage targets safely away from adversarial air defense systems.
Close air support weapon Brimstone has demonstrated combat effectiveness against a variety of targets, including fast-moving vehicles, ships, and both land and naval targets. It also has a low collateral damage rate. Indirect and direct attack options are both possible with its deployment.
Integration of MBDA's SPEAR and Brimstone missiles into Tejas Mk1A and Mk2 fighter jets would considerably improve the IAF's operational capabilities and provide superior precision attack options. The expanding strategic partnership in the defense sector between India and the UK is demonstrated by this collaboration.
