In a significant advancement in missile technology, DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) off the coast of eastern India’s Odisha.

The incident took place in Chandipur off the coast on November 12.

Visuals showed the missile’s powerful launch as it ascended into the sky, with officials closely monitoring the settings and trajectory.

According to reports, multiple range sensors, including radar, electro-optical tracking systems, and telemetry, were deployed across various locations to ensure comprehensive tracking throughout the missile’s flight path. During the test, all sub-systems performed as expected, meeting the core objectives of the mission.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the missile followed a pre-determined flight path using waypoint navigation, successfully demonstrating its capability for complex maneuvers at varying altitudes and speeds. The missile, featuring advanced avionics and software, achieved enhanced reliability and performance, according to MoD.

The LRLACM project, approved by the Defence Acquisition Council, is designed for ground-based launch from mobile articulated launchers as well as from ships using a universal vertical launch module. The missile has been developed in collaboration with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), who are instrumental in its development and integration.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the armed forces, and industry partners on the successful test, emphasizing that this achievement will pave the way for future indigenous missile programs.