Overview

• Defence sources say the IAF is processing bulk purchases under fast-track rules with deliveries expected soon.
• The missile is already fitted to Su-30 MKI, Jaguar and MiG-29 fleets, and to the Navy’s MiG-29K according to BusinessLine.
• The service is evaluating integration on additional aircraft types and potential local manufacturing under Make in India.
• The buy sits within a wider push to extend long-range strike and air-defence capacity using BrahMos, SCALP and Crystal Maze while advancing DRDO projects, Project Kusha and additional S-400 units.
• Sources credited the weapon with effective strikes during Operation Sindoor, with ANI reporting targets included Muridke and Bahawalpur in Pakistan.