DRDO Successfully Tests ULPGM Drone-Launched Missile with 10 km Range
Indigenous feat: DRDO completes trial of ULPGM drone-launched missile with range up to 10 kms
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India. The missile, capable of striking targets up to 10 kilometers away, enhances India's drone warfare capabilities and aligns with the country's push for self-reliance in defense.
- 01The ULPGM-V3 missile can operate in both Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes.
- 02The missile was developed with contributions from multiple DRDO labs, including the Research Centre Imarat and Defence Research Development Laboratory.
- 03Production partnerships include Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems Technologies Limited.
- 04The missile's development involved a wide network of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within India.
- 05This achievement supports India's strategic military objectives, particularly in the context of Operation Sindoor against Pakistani terror networks.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has marked a significant advancement in drone warfare by successfully completing trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. Conducted at the DRDO test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, the missile demonstrated capabilities in both Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes, with a striking range of 10 kilometers. The missile system is controlled via an advanced Ground Control System (GCS), enhancing operational readiness and launch efficiency. The ULPGM-V3 was developed through collaboration among various DRDO labs and is integrated onto UAVs from Newspace Research and Technologies, emphasizing India's commitment to self-reliance in defense (Aatmanirbharta). Production partnerships with Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems Technologies Limited ensure a robust domestic supply chain, ready for mass production. This milestone is particularly relevant given recent military operations, highlighting the importance of advanced drone capabilities in modern warfare. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the achievement, underscoring its strategic significance in enhancing India's defense posture.
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The successful development of the ULPGM-V3 missile enhances India's military capabilities and self-reliance in defense, which could lead to increased domestic production and job creation in the defense sector.
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