In a bid to make the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas more lethal, India has placed orders for American Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) precision-guided bombing kits.
This is a very important decision because JDAM precision-guided bombs when released can cause a lot of damage to the enemy targets as China refuses to deescalate the military conflict along the Indian northern borders.
The acquisition of JDAM kits is under the delegated financial powers of the Indian Air Force (IAF) that will enable Tejas jets to take out enemy bunkers and runways at 80 km and distances beyond.
If the IAF has to carry out another Balakot-like airstrike, the JDAM will empower our fighters with more accuracy and precision to destroy multiple enemy targets.
India has already activated two LCA Tejas fighter squadrons and is working to replace the outgoing MiG-21 fighters that pron to accidents.
“Tejas is a far better aircraft than the Chinese developed JF-17 and the Hammer would take it ahead of their fleet in strike capabilities,” an official said.
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