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Context:

Recently, Sweden has taken an important step to increase the long range strike capability of its air force.
They selected the Taurus KEPD-350 air launched cruise missile for integration with its Gripen fighter jets.
This shows the growing importance of precision guided missile systems for modern military forces.

The Taurus KEPD-350 is a modular, air launched, long range & precision guided cruise missile.
It was designed & produced by Taurus Systems GmbH. it is a joint venture between Germany’s MBDA Deutschland GmbH & Sweden’s Saab Bofors Dynamics.
The missile is capable of penetrating dense air defense systems to destroy hard & deeply buried stationary & semi stationary military targets.

The Taurus KEPD 350 is operational in service since 2005 & it is currently used by the air forces of countries like Germany, Spain, & South Korea among others.
The missile's long range & accuracy capabilities make it an important asset for military forces targeting critical infrastructure & defence installations.

Dimensions:
- Length: 5 meters
- Wingspan: 1 meters
- Weight: 1,400 kilograms
Range: more than 500 km.
Propulsion: It is powered by a turbofan engine. This allows it to achieve a cruise speed between Mach 0.6 to 0.95 at very low altitudes.
Modular Design:
- The missile is made up of modular sections. Means it allows it to be configured for different mission requirements.
- Its electronic systems are also modular means it adds flexibility for various operational needs.
Operational Capabilities:
- The missile can be deployed in day & night conditions, and it is suitable for all weather operations.
Navigation System:
- It uses the Tri Tec navigation system, which means it integrates data from:
  - Inertial Navigation System (INS)
  - MIL-GPS (Global Positioning System)
  - Terrain Reference Navigation (TRN)
  - Infrared Seeker-Based Image-Based Navigation (IBN)