Apollo Micro Systems Empanelled by Indian Air Force for Indigenous Precision Range Extension Kit
Apollo Micro Systems has been empanelled by the Indian Air Force as a Prime Development Agency for the Indigenous Precision Range Extension Kit (IPREK), a bolt-on guidance system that converts existing 500-kilogram unguided bombs into long-range precision glide weapons. The system uses India's NavIC satellite navigation and electro-optical guidance to enable strikes from 80-100 kilometers with three-meter accuracy. This empanelment under the Make-II category allows Apollo to develop and supply over 500 units, marking a significant step in India's indigenous precision weapons capability.
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We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 28 Jul, 07:52 am. Other outlets followed.