Precision-Guided Munitions: Infra-Red-Guided Weapons-Part 3 of 4: Article

by Anil K. Maini

Infra-red-guided [(IR)-guided)] weapons are no less important than laserguided munitions considering their usage in tactical warfare. While laserguided munitions are predominantly used in air-to-surface and surface-to-surface roles, IR-guided weapons are largely surface-to-air man-portable air defence systems (MANPADSs) and air-to-air missiles. The IR-guided air-to-air missile has been a feature of the fighter armament since 1950’s and is likely to remain a key weapon for decades to come.

27 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 16, 2015

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Anil Kumar Maini