👉 Desktop missiles, also known as ground-launched cruise missiles (GLCM), are short-range ballistic missiles designed and deployed from fixed or mobile ground-based launchers, typically mounted on vehicles like trucks or artillery platforms. These missiles are engineered for precision and range, capable of delivering a variety of payloads from conventional munitions to nuclear warheads. They operate by using advanced guidance systems that allow them to navigate accurately to their target, often within a few hundred meters. Desktop missiles are favored for their cost-effectiveness compared to air-launched systems, their ability to strike targets with minimal risk to the missile's guidance system, and their flexibility in deployment. They play a significant role in modern military arsenals, providing a strategic deterrent and tactical capability for both offensive and defensive operations.
