India Successfully Tests Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile Off Odisha Coast

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Monday conducted a successful flight-test of a Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, marking a significant milestone in India’s long‑range precision strike capability.All the test objectives were fully met, as per the data captured by various tracking instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.The LRLACM is an indigenously-built missile with all sub-systems developed by various DRDO laboratories and industry partners. Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru is the nodal laboratory for the project.The launch was witnessed by senior officials from DRDO and user representatives from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air

Force.Following the successful launch of the missile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and the industry partners. "Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO scientists, engineers and industry partners involved in the project. He described the successful test as a significant achievement for India's defence research ecosystem and a boost to the country's self-reliance initiatives in the strategic sector," the Ministry of Defence statement added.

What Is LRLACM? All You Need To Know

The Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) is a subsonic, surface‑launched cruise missile, developed by various DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry partners, is designed to strike land targets at long distances with high precision. The successful test of the LRLACM showcases India's drive towards self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) in heavy-precision strike systems.Designed for low‑altitude, the LRLACM minimises detection and interception risk. It will be delivering a conventional warhead on designated high‑value targets.It integrates a turbofan or turbojet propulsion unit for sustained flight, an advanced inertial navigation system augmented by satellite navigation for midcourse guidance, and a terminal seeker or terrain‑contour matching capability for accurate target engagement.The indigenous program focuses on modular subsystems, export potential under policy constraints, and compatibility with diverse launcher platforms to maximise operational flexibility.