India Unveils Stealth ALCM: BrahMos Partner for Silent Destruction

• HAL introduces a new stealth Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) concept, part of its Combat Air Teaming System (CATS) program.
• The new ALCM is larger and more advanced than the previous CATS Hunter model, featuring a modern stealth design with a wedge-shaped nose and foldable wings.
• Its design reduces Radar Cross Section (RCS) through a rectangular body and sharp angles, making it effective against modern air defense systems.
• The missile employs a 'stand-off' attack profile with deployable wings for long-distance gliding, increasing operational range.
• Expected to have significantly increased strike capability and range, launchable from platforms like Tejas Mk1A, Su-30MKI, and CATS Warrior drones.