Britain has signed a USD 468 million (Rs 4155 crore) contract to supply the Indian Army with UK-manufactured Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM). The announcement came as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was visiting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai.

In its statement on the defence deal, the British government said the new contract for Lightweight Multirole Missiles made by Thales in Northern Ireland would secure 700 jobs at a factory. The UK is also supplying these missiles to Ukraine under a separate deal.

What are Lightweight Multirole Missiles?

Lightweight Multirole Missile is an advanced solution for air defence, delivering precision, versatility and effectiveness against diverse threats in challenging environments. Also known as Martlets, they are lightweight air-to-surf

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