Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile

¨     On June 15, 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight test of an indigenously developed long-range land-attack cruise missile.

¨     This missile has been developed to provide long-range (precision strike) missile capabilities to the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.

¨     A cruise missile is a guided missile that travels to its target along a pre-planned path, powered by its own engine.

¨     A land-attack cruise missile is used to strike targets located on land.

¨     The LRLACM is widely regarded as being in the same class as the Tomahawk missile system.

¨     During the flight test, the missile's propulsion, guidance, navigation and control systems, and warhead were successfully tested.

¨     The missile met all mission objectives during the test.

¨     The test was conducted from a testing facility on India's east coast.

¨     The LRLACM has a range of 1,000 to 1,500 kilometers.

¨     This missile has been developed entirely in India using indigenous technology.

¨     Its various subsystems were developed by DRDO using multiple technologies.

¨     The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, is overseeing this project.

¨     The missile is based on technology developed under the 'Nirbhay' program.

¨     Indian scientists made significant contributions to the development of the missile.