India's proposed Ultra Long-Range Strike Aircraft (ULRA), a stealth strategic bomber concept with a planned range of over 12,000 kilometers. This indigenously developed aircraft aims to significantly enhance India's power projection and strategic strike capabilities, potentially allowing it to strike targets across continents. While in the early conceptual stages, with preliminary designs expected and a potential prototype in the 2030s, the ULRA is envisioned to carry a substantial payload, potentially including BrahMos-NG missiles, and complete India's nuclear triad.
Key Features and Goals:
Ultra-Long Range: The primary goal is a strike range of over 12,000 km without refueling, enabling intercontinental reach.
Stealth Technology: The aircraft is designed to be stealthy, making it difficult for radar to detect and intercept.
Strategic Deterrence: The ULRA is intended to enhance India's strategic deterrence capabilities by providing a credible global strike and second-strike nuclear capability.
Global Power Projection: Its capabilities would allow India to project its air power globally, transforming its defense posture from regional to global.