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DRDO: DRDO carries out successful flight-test of Pinaka long-range.. DRDO carries out successful flight-test of Pinaka long-range guided rocket 08-07-2026 Wed 20:48 | National | IANS New Delhi, July 8 : The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday conducted a successful flight test of the Pinaka long-range guided rocket at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur on India’s east coast, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Defence. "The rocket was tested for a user-defined minimum range of 60 kms. Demonstrating all in-flight manoeuvres as planned, the long-range guided rocket (LRGR) impacted on the target with textbook precision exactly following the predicted trajectory. All the deployed range instruments tracked the flight throughout its trajectory," the statement said. The Pinaka LRGR rocket is designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment in association with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, with support from the Defence Research and Development Laboratory and Research Centre Imarat. The flight trial was coordinated by ITR and Proof & Experimental Establishment. The rocket was launched from the in-service P…

DRDO successfully flight-tests indigenous Long-Range Land Attack Cruise ... DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha Photograph: (Ministry of Defence/X) Bhubaneswar: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast, marking a significant milestone in India's defence capabilities. According to DRDO, the missile successfully achieved all mission objectives, validating several critical technologies and demonstrating the country's growing expertise in developing long-range precision strike systems. The successful trial showcased the performance and reliability of the missile's key subsystems, all of which have been developed indigenously by DRDO with strong participation from the Indian defence industry. Officials said the test underlines the increasing synergy between the country's research institutions and domestic manufacturing ecosystem. DRDO successfully conducted the flight-test of the indige…

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise ... India achieved another major milestone in defence technology as DRDO successfully conducted the flight-test of its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. India's indigenous defence capabilities received a significant boost after the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on June 15, 2026. According to DRDO, the missile successfully achieved all mission objectives during the test. Performance data captured by multiple tracking instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, confirmed the successful execution of the flight and validated the missile's operational parameters. The Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile is a fully indigenous weapon system developed through the collaborative efforts of various DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners. The Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, served as the nodal laboratory for the project, overs…

DRDO succesfully tests India's long-range cruise missile — what makes it hard to intercept In a monumental leap for national security, India's defence capabilities received a boost with the successful test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile, developed by DRDO. This cutting-edge missile, designed for high-precision strikes deep within hostile territories, not only showcases India's technological advancements but also reinforces its commitment to self-sufficiency in defence manufacturing.

DRDO conducts flight-test of indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise ... India achieved another significant milestone in its defence capabilities as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on Monday. The test was conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located off the coast of Odisha, marking a major step forward in the country's efforts to strengthen indigenous long-range precision strike systems. According to officials, the flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile was conducted successfully. Data collected from multiple tracking and monitoring systems confirmed that all planned objectives of the mission were achieved. "The missile achieved all mission objectives, validating critical technologies and demonstrating India’s growing long-range precision strike capability. Developed with all its sub-systems by DRDO with strong participation from Indian industry, the successful test is another major step towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat and a stronger national defence ecosystem," the Ministry of Defence said. The missile's performance was closely monitored by…

DRDO Successfully Tests Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on June 15, 2026. The missile was launched from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.According to DRDO, all mission objectives were achieved successfully. Data collected from multiple tracking systems deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur confirmed the missile’s successful performance during the test.The LRLACM is an indigenously developed cruise missile. Its various subsystems have been designed and developed by different DRDO laboratories along with Indian industry partners. The nodal laboratory for the project is the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru.Senior DRDO officials, along with representatives from the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force, witnessed the launch and monitored the test activities.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO scientists and industry partners on the successful test. Defence Secretary and DRDO Chairman Rajesh Kumar Singh monitored the launch and praised the teams involved in the m…

India successfully tests Pinaka guided rocket, hits target with ... India on Wednesday successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR), with the Defence Ministry saying the trial met all planned objectives. The test was carried out at the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur, for a user-defined minimum range of 60 km. The ministry said the rocket followed the predicted trajectory and hit the target with "textbook precision". The trial also showed that different Pinaka variants of varying ranges can be launched from the same in-service Pinaka launcher. "The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur on July 8," the defence ministry said. Officials added the LRGR demonstrated all in-flight manoeuvres as planned, while deployed range instruments tracked the flight throughout its trajectory. The Pinaka LRGR has been designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment in association with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, with support from the Defence Research and Development Laboratory and Research C…

DRDO successfully flight-tests Pinaka guided rockets with enhanced 60 ... Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducts a successful flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at , in Balasore | Photo Credit: ANI Strengthening the country’s firepower capabilities, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, demonstrating its enhanced reach to hit target at a minimum range of 60 km. The original Pinaka Mark-I rockets have a range of about 38 km to 40 km. Demonstrating all in-flight manoeuvres as planned, the LRGR impacted on the target with textbook precision exactly following the predicted trajectory, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement on Wednesday. All the deployed range instruments tracked the flight throughout its trajectory, the Ministry added. Pinaka’s single battery of six launchers can fire 72 rockets in about 44 seconds. The Pinaka LRGR rocket is designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment in association with High Energy …

DRDO successfully tests Pinaka long-range guided rocket with 60-km minimum range The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket. This successful trial marks another milestone in India's indigenous rocket artillery development. The system is designed to deliver precision strikes at extended ranges for the Army. This latest test follows a successful proof trial of the Pinaka Extended Range Rocket.

India tests long-range land attack cruise missile off Odisha coast The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted the flight-test of the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile successfully met all mission objectives during the test. Data collected by various tracking and monitoring systems deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipura confirmed the successful performance of the missile throughout the flight. In a statement, the Ministry of Defence mentioned that The LRLACM is an indigenously developed missile with all sub-systems developed by various DRDO laboratories and Indian Industry partners. Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru is the Nodal Laboratory. "The launch was witnessed by senior officials from DRDO and user representatives from the Indian Navy & the Indian Air Force," read the statement. "Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO scientists, engineers and industry partners involved in the project. He described the successful test as a significant ach…

Flight-test of indigenous, long-range land attack cruise missile successful Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates DRDO team and industry partners on the success, describes it as a major achievement for India’s defence research ecosystem

India Tests 1,000km Long-Range Cruise Missile, DRDO's LRLACM Alters ... India Tests 1,000km Long-Range Cruise Missile, DRDO’s LRLACM Alters Indo-Pacific Strike Balance DRDO’s successful second flight test of the indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile strengthens India’s precision strike doctrine, expands tri-service deep-strike capability, and intensifies Indo-Pacific missile competition. English International News By admin On Jun 16, 2026 India’s successful second flight test of its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) has significantly expanded New Delhi’s long-range precision strike architecture at a time when the Indo-Pacific strategic environment is rapidly hardening. Share (DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) — India’s successful second flight test of its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) has significantly expanded New Delhi’s long-range precision strike architecture at a time when the Indo-Pacific strategic environment is rapidly hardening. The successful launch conducted by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island on 15 June 2026 demonstrated the maturation…