The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on Tuesday. The test took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, and was launched from a mobile articulated launcher.
The missile’s performance was meticulously tracked by various range sensors, including radar systems, an electro-optical tracking system, and telemetry. These sensors were strategically deployed by ITR across different locations to capture comprehensive data along the missile’s flight path.
.@DRDO_India successfully conducted maiden flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) off #OdishaCoast. Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh congratulated #DRDO, #ArmedForces & industry on this milestone. The missile followed the desired path using way point… pic.twitter.com/5BS5G38yb2
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) November 12, 2024
According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile executed waypoint navigation flawlessly, demonstrating its capacity to carry out complex manoeuvres at varying altitudes and speeds. The test confirmed that all subsystems operated as intended, successfully achieving the mission’s primary objectives. Additionally, the missile is equipped with advanced avionics and software, enhancing its reliability and operational capability.
The LRLACM is an important project under the Defence Acquisition Council, officially sanctioned as a Mission-Mode Project. It is designed to be launched from mobile articulated ground-based launchers and can also be deployed from frontline naval vessels using a universal vertical launch module system.
The missile was developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru, with contributions from multiple DRDO labs and Indian industries. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru serve as Development-Cum-Production Partners responsible for missile development and integration.
LRLACM is a mission-mode project approved by the Defence Acquisition Council and sanctioned through an Acceptance of Necessity. It is designed to launch from the ground using a mobile articulated launcher and also from frontline ships via a universal vertical launch module system.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Armed Forces, and the Indian industry on this successful test and stated that the achievement marks a significant step forward in India’s indigenous cruise missile development initiatives.
Team BharatShakti
