Desert Sting, formerly known as p2, is a smart micro munition guided by Global Positioning System and laser-guided missile. It is manufactured by Halcon Systems a subsidiary of EDGE Group.[1]

Desert Sting
Desert sting missile displayed at Dubai Air Show
TypeGlobal Positioning System, Laser-guided bomb
Place of originUnited Arab Emirates / South Africa
Service history
In service2019–present
Used byUnited Arab Emirates Air Force
Production history
DesignerHalcon Systems / Denel Dynamics
ManufacturerHalcon Systems
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
WarheadDS-5: 5kg
DS-8: 7kg
DS-16: 15kg
DS-25: 25kg

Operational
range
DS-5: 18km DS-8: 15km DS-16: 15km DS-25: 16km
Launch
platform
Reach-S
Denel Dynamics Seeker
Calidus B-250

Variants

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  • Desert Sting (DS-5)
  • Desert Sting (DS-8)
  • Desert Sting (DS-16)
  • Desert Sting (DS-25)

Users

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References

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  1. ^ "HALCON from UAE has developed P2 Desert Sting and P3 Thunder precision-guided munitions | weapons defence industry military technology UK | analysis focus army defence military industry army". www.armyrecognition.com. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 2022-06-13.
  2. ^ "Unit of UAE's new defence giant inks $1bn weapons deal". Retrieved 2023-08-15.
  3. ^ "Dubai Airshow 2021: Edge secures $880m deal from UAE Armed Forces for its Halcon unit". The National. November 15, 2021.