Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM)

An Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) is a precision-guided weapon launched from an aircraft, designed to travel long distances and accurately hit strategic targets on the ground or at sea. It combines advanced navigation systems, such as GPS and terrain mapping, with aerodynamic design to fly smoothly at low altitudes, evading radar detection. ALCMs are typically used by military aircraft to deliver powerful, targeted strikes without risking pilots' lives. They enhance a nation's strategic offensive capabilities by allowing precise, flexible, and stealthy missile deployment from a safe range.