Индия представила новый отечественный seeker Trap1-128 с искусственным интеллектом для точечных ударов

Indian defence technology company Tonbo Imaging has unveiled the Trap1-128, a new-generation indigenous dual-band electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) stabilised seeker designed for precision-guided weapons, offering advanced target recognition capabilities against low radar cross-section (RCS) threats that are difficult to detect using conventional radio-frequency sensors. The company says the new seeker has been specifically developed for modern precision-strike applications, where traditional radar-guided systems may struggle to engage stealthy or low-observable targets. By combining artificial intelligence with dual-band optical sensing, the Trap1-128 is intended to provide highly accurate terminal guidance for a wide range of guided munitions. According to Tonbo Imaging, the Trap1-128 integrates a co-aligned visual imaging sensor with an uncooled Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) thermal imager, allowing the seeker to simultaneously process both visible and thermal imagery. The dual-band architecture enables the system to maintain target lock under varying weather, lighting and battlefield conditions, significantly improving target discrimination. One of the key technological features of the seeker is the use of specially engineered optical materials and coatings that remain transparent across both spectral bands. This allows both sensors to operate efficiently through a common optical system while maintaining high image quality and target fidelity. The seeker also incorporates onboard artificial intelligence capable of automatically recognising, classifying and tracking designated targets until impact. Unlike traditional imaging seekers that depend heavily on operator input or external guidance, the Trap1-128 is designed to autonomously identify valid targets while rejecting false signatures. Tonbo Imaging states that the seeker can discriminate between genuine targets and common battlefield countermeasures such as flares and decoys. Since the system relies primarily on passive electro-optical and infrared sensing rather than radar emissions, it is inherently resistant to electronic jamming, spoofing and other radio-frequency electronic warfare techniques that increasingly dominate modern battlefields. The company describes the Trap1-128 as a fully autonomous “fire-and-forget” guidance solution, enabling launch platforms to disengage immediately after weapon release while the seeker independently guides the munition to its target. The compact seeker has been designed for integration across multiple precision-strike platforms, including guided missiles, jet-powered loitering munitions and glide bombs. Such flexibility makes it suitable for a broad range of future Indian precision-guided weapon programmes where indigenous guidance technologies are becoming increasingly important. The emergence of advanced imaging seekers reflects the changing character of modern warfare. As stealth technologies, electronic warfare systems and sophisticated decoys become more prevalent, weapon developers are increasingly combining artificial intelligence with multi-spectral sensors to improve terminal guidance accuracy while reducing vulnerability to countermeasures. For India, indigenous development of advanced seekers is particularly significant because imaging seekers remain among the most tightly controlled defence technologies globally. Domestic capabilities reduce dependence on imported guidance systems while allowing Indian weapon designers to tailor seekers for specific operational requirements and integrate them into future missile and precision-strike programmes.