LORA Missile

Key notes

  • LORA is an Israeli long-range, road-mobile, quasi-ballistic missile system.
  • It is developed by Israel Aerospace Industries.

  • It can be launched from:

    • Land-based platforms.
    • Naval platforms.

  • It is intended for precision strikes against:

    • Strategic targets.
    • Infrastructure.
    • Command centres.
    • Air-defence sites.
  • It uses advanced navigation and terminal guidance.
  • It is different from a conventional air-to-air missile.

  • Key terms:

    • Long range.
    • Precision strike.
    • Quasi-ballistic trajectory.
    • Mobile launcher.
  • Missile systems such as LORA are relevant to deterrence and modern precision warfare.