DRDO successfully test-fires indigenous Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
New Delhi, June 15. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on June 15 successfully conducted the flight test of its indigenously developed Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, marking another milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its indigenous missile capabilities.
According to the Ministry of Defence, all mission objectives were achieved during the test, with data collected by various tracking systems deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur confirming the successful performance of the missile.
The LRLACM has been developed entirely within the country, with its various subsystems designed and produced by several DRDO laboratories in collaboration with Indian industry partners. The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru served as the nodal laboratory for the programme.
Senior officials from DRDO, along with representatives of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, witnessed the launch.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners on the successful flight test, describing it as a significant achievement for India’s indigenous defence capabilities.
Defence Secretary and Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, Rajesh Kumar Singh, who monitored the launch activities, also commended the scientists and personnel associated with the programme for the successful execution of the mission.
