GK News: What is the LMS drone that destroyed Pakistan, how does it work?

Operation Sindoor, India Pak, LMS drone: India carried out air strikes on several terrorist bases in Pakistan. In this, Indian forces targeted 4 bases in Pakistan and 5 bases in PoK. In which many terrorists were killed. This attack by India is being linked to retaliation for the recent Pahalgam attack. It has been named Operation Sindoor. In this operation, all three wings of the army i.e. Army, Air Force, and Navy have carried out the operation together. An LMS drone was used to carry out Operation Sindoor. It is also called a suicide or kamikaze drone, which can destroy its target by hiding. Let us tell you what is LMS drone.

India attack on Pakistan: LMS Drone means Low-Cost Miniature Swarm Drone or Loitering Munition System. It is a type of armed drone. It was used by India in the recent 'Operation Sindoor' against Pakistan to destroy terrorist hideouts. This drone is known for its excellent technology and capabilities.

LMS drone: It is called a 'Suicide Drone'

LMS drones can loiter in the air for a long time. These drones can search for their target and once they find the target, they crash themselves on the target with explosives. That is why it is also called a 'Suicide Drone'. This drone is capable of destroying terrorist hideouts, weapons depots, radar systems, or other targets.

How do they work?

These drones work in swarms, where many drones attack together. Swarm technology is also effective in penetrating enemy air defense systems. These drones can attack the target from multiple angles simultaneously, allowing important targets like radar antennas, weapon systems, or command centers to be targeted.

Developed by DRDO
This drone has been developed by India in collaboration with DRDO and private companies such as NewSpace Research and Technologies. Their cost is much less than conventional missiles (such as the Harpoon missile, which has a warhead of 488 pounds). These drones have high-resolution cameras, thermal imaging, and GPS-based navigation systems. Some models use AI and machine learning, which helps in decision-making. These drones are capable of collecting intelligence, tracking targets, and carrying out precision strikes. In Operation Sindoor, NTRO (National Technical Research Organization) gave these drones data to track terrorists. The speed of some drones is limited to 50 miles per hour.

These drones are of small size.
LMS or suicide drones were first used in 1980 to carry explosives. They were used as Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD). In the 1990s, many armies started using these suicide drones. In the early 2000s, the use of these suicide drones increased significantly. Now these drones are also being used in long-distance attacks. The size of these drones is so small that they can be easily set up anywhere.

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