India recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing a new, long-range land-attack cruise missile developed entirely within the country. This test, conducted by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on Tuesday, showcases India’s growing ability to design and produce advanced weaponry, which is crucial for strengthening its self-reliance in military technology.
A Leap in Military Technology
This new missile is designed to strike ground targets with impressive precision, even from long distances. What’s particularly notable is that it can be launched from both mobile ground platforms and from the decks of warships, thanks to a universal vertical launch system. This flexibility adds a strong edge to India’s defense capabilities, as it allows the missile to be deployed in various strategic situations.
Maiden flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) was conducted today from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. During the test, all sub-systems performed as per expectation and met the primary mission objectives pic.twitter.com/JnJAA4Fy7n
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