India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the flight-test of its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners, praising their contribution to strengthening India’s self-reliant defence capabilities under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile met all mission objectives during the test carried out on June 15, 2026, with data from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur confirming successful performance.
“All the test objectives were fully met, as per the data captured by various tracking instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur,” the ministry said.
The LRLACM is an indigenous system developed by multiple DRDO laboratories in collaboration with Indian industry partners, with the Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru serving as the nodal laboratory.
Officials said the missile demonstrated critical technologies including propulsion, navigation, guidance, and control systems, as well as accurate midcourse and terminal-phase performance.
The test was witnessed by senior DRDO officials and representatives from the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
The successful trial is seen as a significant step forward in enhancing India’s long-range precision strike capability and expanding its indigenous defence technology base.
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