Thunder formerly known as p3 (Air-launched missile) is a family of Precision-Guided Munition guided by Global Positioning System and laser-guided pointing, manufactured by Halcon Systems a subsidiary of EDGE Group.[1]
| Thunder | |
|---|---|
 Thunder missiles family displayed at Dubai Airshow | |
| Type | Precision-Guided Munition |
| Place of origin | United Arab Emirates / South Africa |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2021–present |
| Used by | United Arab Emirates Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Halcon Systems / Denel Dynamics |
| Manufacturer | Halcon Systems |
| Variants | See Variants |
Variants
edit- Thunder P31 (MK-81 bomb)
- Thunder P32 (MK-82 bomb)
- Thunder P4 (MK-84 bomb)
Users
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United Arab Emirates In 2021, Halcon signed with UAE air force to deliver Thunder system and Desert Sting to the armed forces worth $880 million (AED3.2 billion)[2]
References
edit- ^ "Halco from UAE has developed P2 Desert Sting and P3 Thunder precision-guided munitions | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army". www.armyrecognition.com. Retrieved 2022-06-20.
- ^ "UAE Armed Forces buys Edge's precision-guided weapons for $880m". Arab News. 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2022-06-20.