About HAMMER Weapon System:
- The HAMMER (Highly Agile and Manoeuvrable Munition Extended Range) is an air-to-ground precision-guided weapon system developed by Safran, a French aerospace and defence company.
- It is also known as a glide bomb.
- Features of HAMMER Weapon System:
- Range: HAMMER precision-guided munitions have a range of up to 70 km.
- It can be fitted to standard bombs of 250kg, 500kg, and 1,000kg weights.
- It is resistant to jamming, and capable of being launched from low altitudes over rough terrain.
- It is difficult to intercept and can penetrate fortified structures.
- Design and Capabilities: It is a precision-guided weapon system known for its high accuracy and modular design, making it adaptable for multiple platforms, including the Rafale and Light Combat Aircraft Tejas.
What is a Precision-Guided Weapon system?
- It is a guided weapon intended to destroy a point target and minimize collateral damage.
- These are also known as "smart bombs”.
- These systems incorporate a guidance system (typically in the front of the precision munition), a payload, and fins.
