New Delhi, Nov 12: India successfully conducted the first flight-test of its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s defence capabilities. The test was carried out from an integrated test range located off the coast of Odisha.
According to the Ministry of Defence, all sub-systems of the missile performed as expected, achieving the primary mission objectives. The missile demonstrated its ability to follow a pre-designated flight path using waypoint navigation and successfully executed a variety of manoeuvres while flying at different altitudes and speeds. The test also showcased the missile’s advanced avionics and software, ensuring its reliability and precision in operation.
The missile was launched from a mobile articulated launcher, as part of the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) ongoing efforts to enhance India’s missile technology. Various sensors, including radar, electro-optical tracking systems, and telemetry, were used to track the missile’s performance during its flight, ensuring comprehensive coverage of its trajectory.
Developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bangalore, the LRLACM is the result of collaboration among various DRDO laboratories and Indian industries. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bangalore have been key partners in both the development and production phases of the missile.