On April 18, India successfully conducted a test flight of its newly developed cruise missile from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha.
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The missile, a showcase of advanced indigenous technology, was designed for low-altitude maritime flight operations.
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The test was announced by the Ministry of Defense and conducted by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). This event marked a significant advancement for India’s defense technology, demonstrating the missile’s subsystems’ effectiveness and the accuracy of its trajectory monitored by various range sensors, including radars and electro-optical systems.
Additionally, the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force played a crucial role in monitoring the missile’s trajectory during the test.
The missile was guided by a waypoint navigation system, accurately following the programmed course and showcasing the robustness of its avionics and software. This project is a collaboration between the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) based in Bengaluru, and various other DRDO labs and Indian industrial partners, including the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) which developed the propulsion system.
The Defense Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, congratulated the team on the successful test, highlighting it as a significant milestone for the country’s defense research and development.
The Secretary for Defense Research and Development and the Chairman of DRDO, Dr. Samir V Kamat, also praised the DRDO team, emphasizing the importance of this indigenous technology in strengthening India’s defense capabilities.
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