- Thai forces captured multiple Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missiles from Cambodian troops during fighting near Hill 677.
- The GAM-102LR is a recently introduced fifth-generation fire-and-forget missile produced by Poly Defense under Poly Technologies.
Thai military forces have captured multiple Chinese-made GAM-102LR guided anti-tank missile systems from Cambodian troops during fighting near Hill 677, according to recent reports from the area.
According to the reports, Thai soldiers secured a significant quantity of GAM-102LR missiles after overrunning Cambodian positions on the contested high ground. The missiles are considered a modern and heavy weapon system and were only publicly unveiled earlier this year, making their appearance on the battlefield a development drawing close attention from regional military observers.
The GAM-102LR is a fifth-generation guided anti-tank missile system produced by Poly Defense, a major Chinese defense manufacturer operating under Poly Technologies. The missile was first introduced at the EDEX 2025 defense exhibition and represents the latest evolution within China’s GAM-10X family of anti-armor weapons.
As noted in available assessments, the GAM-102LR is described as a “fire-and-forget” weapon with multi-purpose capabilities. The system is equipped with an advanced homing seeker and is designed to strike targets with high accuracy. It can be operated in Lock-On After Launch (LOAL) mode and also supports man-in-the-loop control, allowing operators to retarget the missile while it is in flight.
Each missile reportedly weighs about 52 kilograms and is classified as an ultra-long-range precision-guided anti-tank weapon. While designed primarily to engage armored vehicles, the system is also capable of attacking a wider set of targets, including fortified military positions, light vehicles, structures, and naval targets within its engagement envelope.
The GAM-102LR has been widely described as drawing conceptual inspiration from the U.S.-made FGM-148 Javelin, particularly in its top-attack capability and fire-and-forget design philosophy. Analysts note that while the Chinese system is not identical, its development reflects Beijing’s efforts to field modern precision-guided weapons comparable to Western designs.
Pricing estimates cited in regional reporting place the cost of each GAM-102LR missile at approximately $112,000, or roughly 3.5 million Thai baht per round. The capture of multiple missiles therefore represents not only a tactical gain but also a material loss for Cambodian forces.
The seizure follows other recent incidents that have underscored the intensity of the fighting, including the confirmed capture of a Thai BTR-3E armored vehicle by Cambodian forces and Thailand’s earlier acknowledgment of damage to a VT-4 main battle tank during sustained operations. Together, these developments suggest that the confrontation has moved beyond limited skirmishes into engagements involving high-value equipment on both sides.