Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island on June 15. SilverAs per the data received by various tracking devices deployed at the Integrated Test Range at Pur, all the objectives of the test were fully accomplished.
indigenously developed missile
LRLACM is an indigenously developed missile, all its sub-systems have been developed by separate laboratories of DRDO and Indian industry partners. Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru is its nodal laboratory. Senior DRDO officials and representatives of the Indian Navy and Air Force were present during the launch.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners on the successful test of LRLACM. Defense Secretary and Secretary, Department of Defense (Research and Development) and Chairman, DRDO Rajesh Kumar Singh monitored all the activities during the launch. He congratulated all the team members involved in the successful test. Earlier on June 13, DRDO successfully demonstrated several important technologies that strengthen the country’s defense capabilities against various types of enemy threats.
Designed using modern technologies
Three consecutive flight tests were conducted on 10 and 11 June 2026 to demonstrate multi-layered defense against long-range ballistic missiles and anti-ship capability at medium range. Multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) capability was successfully demonstrated. The interceptors successfully hit their respective targets. These systems have been designed and developed with modern technologies to face new missile threats.
These tests have placed the country among the few countries which have a BMD system capable of intercepting even Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). The first flight test of Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NSM-MR) was also successfully conducted. These flight tests were witnessed by senior officials of DRDO and defense forces. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO on successfully demonstrating these important technologies.
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