The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully carried out the flight-test of the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, marking another milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen self-reliance in defence technology.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile successfully achieved all mission objectives during the trial, with tracking and monitoring systems confirming its performance throughout the flight.

Data gathered by various instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur validated the missile’s successful operation during the test.

Indigenous System Developed By DRDO And Industry Partners

The Ministry of Defence said the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile has been developed entirely within the country, with various DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners contributing to the programme.

The Aeronautical Development Establishment in Bengaluru served as the nodal laboratory for the project.

“The launch was witnessed by senior officials from DRDO and user representatives from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force,” the ministry said in a statement.

The missile has been designed to provide the armed forces with a long-range conventional strike capability against land-based targets, further enhancing India’s strategic options.

Rajnath Singh Congratulates Scientists

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated scientists, engineers and industry partners involved in the project and described the successful test as a major achievement for India’s defence research ecosystem.

According to the ministry, he said the accomplishment would provide a significant boost to the country’s efforts towards self-reliance in the strategic sector.

Defence Secretary and DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh closely monitored the launch activities and praised the contributions of the teams associated with the mission.

He congratulated the scientists, engineers and personnel whose efforts ensured the successful completion of the flight-test.

Milestone For India’s Missile Programme

The successful demonstration of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile marks another important step in India’s indigenous missile development programme and reflects the country’s growing capability in advanced defence technologies.

The test is expected to further strengthen India’s strategic deterrence and reduce dependence on imported military systems.

Over the past few years, India has accelerated efforts to develop critical defence platforms domestically under the broader push for self-reliance, with missile systems emerging as one of the key areas of technological advancement.

The latest successful trial adds to a series of indigenous defence achievements and is expected to enhance the operational capabilities of the armed forces in the years ahead.

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