Mumbai, June 17: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on June 15 from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. The missile achieved all its targets during the test.
The LRLACM is designed for precise strikes on ground targets at long distances, capable of hitting enemy positions up to 1,000 km away. Equipped with advanced avionics and software, it primarily targets enemy command centers, airbases, and radar stations.
The missile’s performance was monitored using various radar, telemetry, and tracking systems during the test. It possesses the capability to conduct stand-off strikes against countries like China and Pakistan and is considered comparable to advanced cruise missiles such as the American Tomahawk and Russian Kalibr.
With this successful test, India joins the select group of nations capable of developing advanced cruise missiles. The missile operates using a jet engine, flies at low altitudes, and can maneuver, making it difficult for radar detection while ensuring precise targeting.
The subsystems of the missile were developed by DRDO’s labs, with the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru serving as the nodal lab for this project. The testing event was attended by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and other officials from the Defence Research and Development department.