Day 6
Defence & SecuritySkim2024-11-12
Maiden Flight-Test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
What Happened
On November 12, 2024, the DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. Launched from a mobile articulated launcher, the missile successfully demonstrated advanced waypoint navigation and complex flight maneuvers.
Why It Matters
This mission significantly advances India's indigenous long-range precision strike capabilities, reducing reliance on foreign defense imports and strengthening the armed forces' strategic deterrent.
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