New Delhi, June 15 (NVI): The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted a flight-test of an indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, officials said.
The missile was tested on June 15 and all mission objectives were achieved, according to data captured by tracking instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur.
Officials said the LRLACM has been developed indigenously, with its various sub-systems designed by different DRDO laboratories in collaboration with Indian industry partners. The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, served as the nodal laboratory for the project.
The launch was witnessed by senior DRDO officials and representatives of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners for the successful test, describing it as a significant achievement in strengthening the country’s indigenous defence capabilities.
Defence Secretary and DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh monitored the launch activities and congratulated the scientists, engineers and other personnel associated with the project on the successful flight-test, officials said.(NVI)
