Bharat Electronics (BEL) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the domestic manufacture and supply of the LORA Weapon System for the Indian Triservices at Aero India 2023. BEL, as the prime contractor, will manufacture the cutting-edge strategic weapon system weapon under a workshare agreement with IAI.
The MoU is the result of India and Israel’s growing partnership in the field of high-tech strategic defence systems, and it is in line with the Government of India’s Make in India initiative for major weapon systems. LORA is a sea-to-ground and ground-to-ground system developed by IAI’s MALAM division that includes a long-range ballistic missile, a unique launcher, a command and control system, and a ground/marine support system. The LORA system offers multiple range ballistic assault capabilities with a precision level of 10 metres CEP.