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India Successfully Tests Indigenous ULPGM-V3 Missile in Multiple Modes
All About ULPGM-V3: India Successfully Test-Fires Indigenous Missile In Air-To-Air, Air-To-Ground Modes
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India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed final trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. Conducted in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, the trials demonstrated air-to-ground and air-to-air capabilities, marking a significant advancement in India's indigenous defense capabilities.
- 01The ULPGM-V3 missile can strike both stationary and moving targets without requiring further guidance after launch.
- 02Developed by Research Centre Imarat in collaboration with other DRDO labs, the missile is designed for use with drones.
- 03Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the successful trials as a strategic milestone for India's defense self-reliance, or 'aatmanirbharta'.
- 04The missile system has been integrated with drones developed by Newspace Research and Technologies for testing.
- 05The trials confirm India's capability to produce missiles at scale through a robust local supply chain.
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India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has marked a significant milestone in its indigenous defense program by successfully completing the final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. Conducted at the DRDO test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, the trials demonstrated the missile's capabilities in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. This missile, also known as ULM-ER (Extended Range), is designed to be launched from drones and can accurately target both stationary and moving objects without needing further guidance post-launch. Developed by the Research Centre Imarat in collaboration with various DRDO laboratories, the ULPGM-V3 showcases India's growing self-sufficiency in defense manufacturing. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the achievement, emphasizing its importance for India's strategic defense goals and the role of public sector undertakings and private industry in its development. The successful trials indicate a strong local supply chain for missile production, enhancing India's defense capabilities.
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The successful trials of the ULPGM-V3 missile enhance India's defense capabilities and self-reliance, potentially leading to increased security and technological advancements in the defense sector.
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