Flight-test of indigenous, long-range land attack cruise missile successful

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday (June 15, 2026) successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous missile development programme.

According to the DRDO, all mission objectives were successfully achieved during the test, with performance validated through data collected by various tracking instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.

The LRLACM is a fully indigenous missile system, with its critical subsystems developed by multiple DRDO laboratories in collaboration with Indian industry partners. The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, served as the nodal laboratory for the programme, it added.

Senior DRDO officials and representatives from the Navy and the Air Force witnessed the launch, underscoring the missile’s relevance for enhancing the country’s long-range precision strike capabilities.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners on the successful flight-test, describing it as a major achievement for India’s defence research ecosystem.

Defence Secretary and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, as well as DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh, monitored the launch activities and commended all personnel associated with the successful execution of the mission.

The successful test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile is expected to further strengthen India’s indigenous defence capabilities and enhance the armed forces’ operational readiness.