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
TypePrecision-Guided Munition
Place of originUnited Arab Emirates / South Africa
Service history
In service2021–present
Used byUnited Arab Emirates Air Force
Production history
DesignerHalcon Systems / Denel Dynamics
ManufacturerHalcon Systems
VariantsSee Variants

Variants

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  • Thunder P31 (MK-81 bomb)
  • Thunder P32 (MK-82 bomb)
  • Thunder P4 (MK-84 bomb)

Users

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References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "UAE Armed Forces buys Edge's precision-guided weapons for $880m". Arab News. 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2022-06-20.