Indian Navy Evaluates Rafael's Ice Breaker Missile for MH-60R Helicopters
The Indian Navy is evaluating Rafael Advanced Defence Systems' Ice Breaker cruise missile for its MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopters after the Indian Air Force approved its acquisition. The Ice Breaker weighs approximately 400 kg, fitting within the Sea Hawk's payload capacity.
This missile could enhance the naval strike capability by providing a range of up to 300 km. The Navy is exploring a mixed inventory of missiles, including integrating the Ice Breaker with India's DRDO Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range. Additionally, the DRDO is set to debut the Long-Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Glide Missile (LRAShM) at the Republic Day Parade on January 26, which has a range of 1,500 km and aims to bolster India's naval strike capabilities across various armed forces.
