NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted the flight-test of the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
According to DRDO, all mission objectives were successfully achieved during the test. Data captured by various tracking instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, confirmed the missile’s performance and validated the test parameters.
The LRLACM has been developed indigenously, with its sub-systems designed and produced by various DRDO laboratories in collaboration with Indian industry partners, according to an official statement.
The Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru, served as the nodal laboratory for the project.
The launch was witnessed by senior DRDO officials as well as representatives of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners on the successful flight-test, describing it as a significant achievement for the country’s indigenous defence capabilities.
Defence Secretary and Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, Rajesh Kumar Singh, who also serves as Chairman of DRDO, monitored the launch activities and lauded the efforts of all personnel involved in the successful test.
The successful trial marks another milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its indigenous missile development programme and enhance long-range precision strike capabilities.
