Day 16
Science & TechnologySkim2024-11-12
DRDO Tests Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
What Happened
DRDO conducted the first flight test of the indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Chandipur, Odisha. The subsonic missile, developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment, can be launched from mobile ground launchers and naval ships. The test validated its advanced waypoint navigation and terrain-hugging flight capabilities.
Why It Matters
It bolsters India's strategic reach and self-reliance in precision-strike technology by providing a versatile indigenous cruise missile for diverse military platforms.
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