India achieved another major milestone in defence technology as DRDO successfully conducted the flight-test of its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
India's indigenous defence capabilities received a significant boost after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 15, 2026.
According to DRDO, the missile successfully achieved all mission objectives during the test. Performance data captured by multiple tracking instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, confirmed the successful execution of the flight and validated the missile's operational parameters.
The Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile is a fully indigenous weapon system developed through the collaborative efforts of various DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners. The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, served as the nodal laboratory for the project, overseeing the missile's development and integration.
Senior DRDO officials, along with representatives from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, witnessed the launch and monitored the test proceedings. The successful trial is expected to strengthen India's long-range precision strike capabilities and further advance the country's goal of achieving self-reliance in critical defence technologies.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners for the successful flight-test, describing it as an important achievement for India's defence research ecosystem.
Defence Secretary and Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, Rajesh Kumar Singh closely monitored all launch activities and praised the scientists, engineers, and personnel involved in the project for their contribution to the successful test.
The successful demonstration of the LRLACM underscores India's growing expertise in developing advanced missile systems and highlights the increasing role of domestic industries in strengthening the nation's defence preparedness.
