DRDO successfully tests indigenous long-range land attack cruise missile
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted a flight test of the indigenous Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile successfully met all test objectives, validating key technologies and its long-range precision strike capability.
"All the test objectives were fully met, as per the data captured by various tracking instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur," the ministry said in a statement.
The test was monitored by senior DRDO officials along with representatives from the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy.
The LRLACM has been developed indigenously, with its various subsystems designed by DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners. The Aeronautical Development Establishment in Bengaluru serves as the nodal laboratory for the project.
"The launch was witnessed by senior officials from DRDO and user representatives from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force," the statement said.
The missile is designed to provide long-range precision strike capability for both land-based and naval operations. It is intended to engage targets at extended distances with high accuracy.
According to available details, the missile has an estimated range of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometres, significantly enhancing India's indigenous stand-off strike capabilities.
The successful test marks another milestone in India's efforts to develop advanced domestically produced missile systems for the armed forces.