DRDO's ULPGM-V3: A Leap in Drone-Launched Missile Technology
How DRDO’s new drone-launched missile offers precision strikes, anti-drone combat capability
The Indian Express
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed final development trials of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, enhancing India's drone warfare capabilities. The missile can target both aerial and ground threats, including drones and tanks, and features advanced guidance systems, multiple warhead options, and real-time target updates, marking a significant advancement in indigenous military technology.
- 01The ULPGM-V3 can engage both ground and aerial targets, including drones and helicopters.
- 02It features advanced target-seeking systems and can operate in all-weather conditions, day and night.
- 03The missile is equipped with three types of warheads: anti-armour, penetration-cum-blast, and pre-fragmentation.
- 04The development involved collaboration with Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited.
- 05The missile's design allows for real-time target updates even after launch, enhancing battlefield responsiveness.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone with the successful completion of final development trials for the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at its testing facility in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. This missile represents a major leap in India's indigenous military capabilities, evolving from earlier versions to include advanced features that allow it to engage both ground and aerial targets, including drones and helicopters. The ULPGM-V3 is equipped with a high-definition dual-channel seeker and a sophisticated guidance system, enabling precise strikes under various combat conditions. It can operate effectively both during the day and at night, and its two-way data link allows operators to update targets post-launch. The missile can be fitted with three distinct warheads tailored for specific missions, enhancing its versatility on the battlefield. The development of the ULPGM-V3 involved collaboration with both public and private sector partners, ensuring a robust domestic supply chain for mass production. As drones become increasingly central to modern warfare, the ULPGM-V3 is poised to play a crucial role in both conventional and asymmetric conflicts, reflecting a shift towards network-centric warfare where rapid response and precision are paramount.
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The development of the ULPGM-V3 missile enhances India's defense capabilities and contributes to the growth of the domestic defense industry.
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