The flight test of the long-range indigenous land-based cruise missile was successful

Aiming high: DRDO on Monday (June 15, 2026) successfully conducted a flight test of an indigenously developed long-range land attack missile from Dr. Island. APJ Abdul Kalam, Odisha. | Photo credit: PTI

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

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

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

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

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners for the successful flight test, terming it a significant achievement for India’s defense research ecosystem.

The Defense Minister and Defense Research and Development Secretary as well as DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh monitored the launch activities and appreciated all the personnel involved in 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 defense capabilities and enhance the operational readiness of the armed forces.

Published – 15 June 2026 22:40 IST