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Yugoimport Redefines Precision Strikes With Its ALAS Missile System At IDEX 2025.
At IDEX 2025, Yugoimport showcases its ALAS (Advanced Light Attack System) missile, a versatile medium-range guided missile designed to meet the needs of highly accurate strikes against a wide range of targets. This system represents a new generation of missiles intended for precise operations targeting armored vehicles, fortifications, command posts, coastal ships, industrial facilities, and critical infrastructure such as bridges.
The ALAS system relies on advanced guidance technology, combining video and infrared for accurate target acquisition and tracking. (Picture source: Army Recognition)
The ALAS system relies on advanced guidance technology, combining video and infrared (IR) for accurate target acquisition and tracking. The missile can be launched from a variety of platforms, including armored vehicles, small ships, or even helicopters. One of its key features is the connection between the launcher and the missile, which can be established via an optical fiber cable or a radio link, offering flexibility depending on the mission and terrain.
The ALAS is powered by a TMM-040/RC turbojet engine, allowing it to fly at low altitudes while maintaining a small radar and thermal signature, making it difficult to detect by opposing systems. This turbojet engine generates a maximum net thrust of 400 N, enabling the missile to reach a cruising speed between 120 and 150 m/s. Additionally, thanks to its solid propellant booster engine, ALAS boasts a maximum range of 25 kilometers, with a minimum effective range of 4 kilometers, making it a valuable option for long-range strikes while minimizing exposure risks.
One of the key innovations of the ALAS system is its two-phase guidance: an inertial navigation system (INS) combined with a satellite positioning system (GNSS) during the cruise phase, followed by terminal guidance using TV CCD or IR sensors. This process allows the missile to track targets, even those in motion accurately. A contrast/correlation tracking algorithm further enhances its ability to lock onto and follow targets with increased reliability.
The propulsion system consists of two subsystems: the turbojet engine that maintains cruising speed and the booster engine that provides the necessary thrust during missile launch. The turbojet engine, with a specific fuel consumption of 1.40 kg/daNh and a total engine life of 10 hours, ensures the missile maintains a constant speed, optimizing its effectiveness during medium-range strikes. The booster engine, using solid propellant, delivers a total impulse of 10720 Ns, allowing the missile to be rapidly launched from its container.
Another significant feature of the ALAS is its communication capability with the ground control station through a bidirectional radio link in addition to the optical fiber cable. This communication occurs in the C-band and includes the transmission of video signals, telemetry, and missile status data. The data transfer rate reaches up to 100 kbps, ensuring quick and accurate information exchange throughout the mission.
The ALAS missile is equipped with a tandem HEAT (High Explosive Anti-Tank) warhead, featuring a safety arming mechanism and a proximity fuse, optimizing its ability to penetrate reinforced armor while delivering devastating fragmentation effects around the target. The tandem warhead is particularly effective against modern armored vehicles and defense systems.
The ALAS missile system, presented by Yugoimport at IDEX 2025, is an advanced and versatile solution for modern armed forces. Its combination of high precision, extended range, and ability to be launched from multiple platforms makes it a valuable asset for targeted strikes against critical infrastructure and protected targets. Its advanced guidance technology, low radar and infrared profile, and real-time communication capabilities make it a strategic asset for the armed forces of tomorrow.