The Ministry of Defense said all subsystems of the missile system operated as expected and achieved its primary mission objectives.
The missile demonstrated the ability to use waypoint navigation to follow a desired path and perform various maneuvers while flying at various altitudes and speeds, the statement said.
The missile is equipped with advanced software to ensure more reliable performance.
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday successfully conducted the first flight test of a long-range land-attack cruise missile from a comprehensive test range off the coast of Odisha.
The Ministry of Defense said all subsystems of the missile system operated as expected and achieved its primary mission objectives.
The missile demonstrated the ability to use waypoint navigation to follow a desired path and perform various maneuvers while flying at various altitudes and speeds, the statement said.
The missile is also equipped with advanced avionics and software to ensure better and reliable performance.
“The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted the first flight test of the Mobile Articulated Launcher Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) at the Chandipur Test Range off the coast of Odisha,” the ministry said in a statement.
The missile’s performance is monitored by multiple range sensors, including radar, electro-optical tracking system and telemetry, deployed at various locations to ensure complete flight path coverage, the report said.
LRLACM was developed by the Aviation Development Authority, Bangalore, with contributions from other DRDO institutes and Indian industry.
MNA
