The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday 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 a significant milestone in India’s missile development programme.
According to the Ministry of Defence, all mission objectives were achieved successfully during the test, with data collected through various tracking instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur confirming the missile’s performance.
The LRLACM has been developed entirely within the country, with its critical sub-systems designed and produced by DRDO laboratories in collaboration with Indian industry partners. The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru served as the nodal laboratory for the project.
Senior officials from DRDO, along with representatives of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, witnessed the launch and monitored the missile’s performance throughout the flight.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO scientists and industry partners on the successful test, describing it as a major achievement for India’s indigenous defence capabilities.
Defence Secretary and DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh, who monitored the launch activities, also lauded the teams involved in the project and congratulated them on the successful completion of the flight-test.
