DownloadFifth-Generation Cruise Missile for Land Attacks
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ALAS XX is a multi-purpose surface-to-surface missile system developed under the Yugoimport SDPR programme for the Serbian Armed Forces. Officially introduced into service in September 2025, ALAS XX provides precision-strike capabilities to modern artillery formations when integrated with the modular, self-propelled MLRS M-18 OGANJ - the first Serbian artillery platform capable of launching guided missiles. Each launcher vehicle can accommodate four to eight missile containers, depending on mission configuration. The system is designed for NLoS (Non-Line-of-Sight) engagement: its embedded inertial measurement unit (IMU/INS) and imaging homing head permit automatic guidance to designated coordinates supplied by third-party sensors (UAVs, forward observers or other target-acquisition assets). The architecture supports a “man-in-the-loop” concept, allowing real-time target selection and in-flight course corrections. |
ALAS XX’s sensor suite comprises electro-optical (EO) and imaging infrared (IIR) seekers with day/night thermal imaging, enabling accurate target detection and tracking. The communication is provided via dual-channel links - primary fibre-optic cable with an alternative radio datalink - ensuring robust, low-latency control and resistance to electronic interference. As for its matrix of sensors and effectors, it is designed for LoS (Line-of-Sight) targets and facilitates communication with other combat units. On top of that, they ensure its precision while removing the need for additional manoeuvres. ALAS XX has a maximum range of 25 km, while the missile can reach a cruising speed of 120–130 m/s and the maximum altitude of 500 m, supporting low-profile flight profiles that reduce radar exposure and enhance survivability against conventional air-defence detection. |
