India develops new stealth cruise missile
India’s defense industry is pressing ahead with new strike options as JSR Dynamics has showcased its LRP2GM, a lightweight stealth cruise missile, to the Indian Navy, highlighting a domestically developed system aimed at long-range precision missions.
According to the company website, the weapon is described as a “light weight cruise missile termed as long range powered precision guided munition (LRP2GM).” The missile is in the 400-kilogram class and is designed for ground- or ship-launched operations. It is powered by a turbojet engine that provides sustained thrust, enabling extended flight time and precision engagement.
Company materials state that the LRP2GM can be fitted with either an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) terminal seeker or a passive homing seeker, depending on operational requirements. The missile is also equipped with a jamming-resistant global positioning system, combined with an inertial navigation system, intended to maintain accuracy in contested electromagnetic environments.
As noted by the company, the missile measures no more than 4.5 meters in length and has a wingspan of up to 2.2 meters. Its all-up weight is listed between 360 and 390 kilograms. Performance figures released by JSR Dynamics indicate a maximum speed of about 1,000 kilometers per hour and a service ceiling of 10 kilometers. The system’s maximum range remains classified, but the company lists an endurance of more than 45 minutes.
The propulsion system is described as a 1,500-newton turbojet engine, while onboard power generation is rated at 2 kilowatts. Terminal guidance options include a passive homing seeker or EO/IR guidance, with the company citing a circular error probable of less than five meters when using a terminal seeker. Mid-course guidance relies on a multi-constellation global navigation satellite system coupled with inertial navigation.
The missile’s external design, as shown during the presentation, reflects a low-observable configuration, with a streamlined fuselage and blended surfaces intended to reduce detection. While JSR Dynamics has not released details on radar cross-section or specific materials, the company positions the LRP2GM as a stealth-oriented system optimized for precision strike missions.
The Indian Navy’s interest in the LRP2GM comes as New Delhi continues to expand its inventory of indigenous weapons and seeks flexible strike options across maritime and littoral domains. The service operates a mix of Russian-, Western-, and domestically sourced missiles, and has placed increasing emphasis on systems that can be integrated across multiple platforms.
The Indian Navy will likely arm these missiles on its land- and carrier-based aircraft, according to people familiar with the program, though no formal announcement has been made regarding integration timelines or platform selection.
