New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted the flight-test of the indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.
According to the Defence Ministry, all mission objectives were successfully achieved during the test. Data collected through various tracking systems deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur confirmed the missile’s performance.
The LRLACM has been developed indigenously with contributions from multiple DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners. The Aeronautical Development Establishment in Bengaluru served as the nodal laboratory for the project.
Senior DRDO officials, along with representatives from 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 test, describing it as a significant achievement for India’s indigenous defence capabilities.
Defence Secretary and DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh monitored the launch activities and commended the scientists, engineers and all personnel involved in the mission.
The successful test marks another milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen self-reliance in advanced missile technologies and enhance its long-range precision strike capabilities.
