An indigenous technology cruise missile (ITCM) test flight was successfully carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on Thursday from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
Native Missile System Validated by Successful Test Flight
All of the subsystems operated as expected throughout the test. According to reports, a number of range sensors, including telemetry, radar, and electro-optical tracking systems (EOTS) placed at various points by ITR, tracked the missile’s performance to guarantee full coverage of the flight path.
The missile’s flight path was also observed by IAF Su-30-Mk-I aircraft. The Defence Ministry released a statement saying, “The missile demonstrated very low altitude sea-skimming flight and followed the desired path using waypoint navigation.”
The press release continued, “This successful flight test has also established the indigenous propulsion system developed by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru’s reliable performance.”
Defence Minister and DRDO Chairman Praise Successful ITCM Flight Test
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO on the ITCM’s successful flight test, saying, “The successful development of indigenous long-range subsonic cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion is a major milestone for Indian defence R&D.”
Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of the DRDO and Secretary of Defense R&D, congratulated the entire DRDO team on a job well done on the ITCM launch.
Additionally, the ITCM missile has state-of-the-art avionics and software to guarantee improved and more dependable performance.
DRDO Lab Develops Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a DRDO laboratory located in Bengaluru, is developing the missile with assistance from other labs and Indian industry.
The Indian Army successfully completed field testing of the man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) weapon system earlier on April 14, opening the door for its insertion into the force’s arsenal.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is responsible for the design and development of the weapon system, according to the officials. The MPATGM, launchers, target acquisition device, and fire control unit made up the entire system. The weapon system has everything it needs to function day or night.
