Rapid Dragon palletized missile system gets Indian interest
The US Air Force's Rapid Dragon programme allows C-130 and C-17 transport aircraft to launch long-range cruise missiles by pushing cargo pallets out of the rear ramp, stabilized by parachutes, before missiles separate and fly independently.
Rapid Dragon dramatically expands firepower while reducing costs compared to dedicated bombers.
India operates C-130J Super Hercules aircraft that could potentially be adapted for Rapid Dragon capability.
The programme relies on mass precision strikes, a concept increasingly important in modern warfare.
India lacks strategic bombers, making Rapid Dragon a potential alternative for air-to-ground strike capability.
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