New Delhi, June 15: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of the Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on June 15. The test took place off the coast of Odisha, from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island. According to data collected from various tracking systems deployed at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, all objectives of the test were fully achieved.
The LRLACM is an indigenously developed missile, with all its subsystems created by various DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners. The Aeronautical Development Establishment in Bengaluru serves as its nodal laboratory. Senior DRDO officials, along with representatives from the Indian Navy and Air Force, were present during the launch.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners on the successful test of the LRLACM. Defence Secretary and Secretary of the Department of Defence (Research and Development), Rajesh Kumar Singh, oversaw all activities during the launch and also extended his congratulations to all team members involved in the successful test.
Earlier, on June 13, DRDO successfully demonstrated several key technologies aimed at enhancing the country’s defense capabilities against various threats. Continuous flight tests were conducted on June 10 and 11, showcasing multi-layered defense against long-range ballistic missiles and medium-range anti-ship capabilities. The multi-layered ballistic missile defense (BMD) capability was successfully demonstrated, with interceptors effectively hitting their targets. These systems have been designed and developed using advanced technologies to counter new missile-related threats.
These tests have positioned India among a select group of countries possessing a BMD system capable of intercepting intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). The first flight test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NSM-MR) was also successfully conducted. Senior officials from DRDO and the armed forces observed these flight tests. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for the successful demonstration of these critical technologies.
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