The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Tuesday( 12 November) successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.

• The test was carried out using a mobile articulated launcher, and the missile performed as expected, meeting all primary mission objectives.
• The missile followed its designated path with waypoint navigation, demonstrating the ability to perform various maneuvers while flying at multiple altitudes and speeds.
• Equipped with advanced avionics and software, LRLACM is designed to ensure greater reliability and enhanced operational performance.
• Developed by DRDO’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru, LRLACM also saw collaborations from other DRDO laboratories and Indian industries.
• Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru served as the Development-Cum-Production Partners, contributing to missile development and integration.