Bhubaneswar: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, marking a significant milestone in India's defence capabilities.

According to DRDO, the missile successfully achieved all mission objectives, validating several critical technologies and demonstrating the country's growing expertise in developing long-range precision strike systems.

The successful trial showcased the performance and reliability of the missile's key subsystems, all of which have been developed indigenously by DRDO with strong participation from the Indian defence industry. Officials said the test underlines the increasing synergy between the country's research institutions and domestic manufacturing ecosystem.

DRDO successfully conducted the flight-test of the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The missile achieved all mission objectives, validating critical technologies and demonstrating India’s growing… pic.twitter.com/uhZm4Y3BRo

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The Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile is designed to deliver precision strikes against strategic land-based targets over extended distances, enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces. The successful validation of the system is expected to strengthen India's long-range strike potential and boost self-reliance in advanced defence technologies.

DRDO highlighted that the project has been developed with substantial support from Indian industry partners, reflecting the government's push towards indigenous defence production under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

The latest successful missile trial from Odisha's premier defence testing range is being seen as another major achievement for India's indigenous missile development programme and a step forward in building a stronger and self-reliant national defence ecosystem.