In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, DRDO successfully carried out flight trials of UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in the National Open Area Range (NOAR), test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. ULPGM-V3 is an enhanced version of the ULPGM-V2 missile… pic.twitter.com/WMqSzfgYmw
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ULPGM-V3 missile hits target in Andhra’s Kurnool; Rajnath hails Make-in-India defence push
Andhra Pradesh : India marked a major leap in indigenous defence technology as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the advanced UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3) at a test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The trial was carried out from an unmanned aerial platform and marks a significant boost to India’s precision strike capabilities.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took to social media to announce the successful flight trial, calling it a “major boost to India’s defence capabilities.” He praised DRDO and its collaborators, including Defence Capital Procurement Partners (DcPPs), MSMEs, and start-ups, for developing this next-generation missile system under the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
“This success proves that Indian industry is now capable of absorbing and producing critical defence technologies,” Singh stated.
In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, DRDO successfully carried out flight trials of UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in the National Open Area Range (NOAR), test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. ULPGM-V3 is an enhanced version of the ULPGM-V2 missile… pic.twitter.com/WMqSzfgYmw
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The ULPGM-V3, also known as ULM-ER (Extended Range), is a cutting-edge air-to-surface missile developed entirely by DRDO. Weighing 12.5 kg, this fire-and-forget missile uses an imaging infrared (IR) seeker for precise day-and-night targeting and is capable of engaging both stationary and moving targets with high accuracy.
The missile is powered by a compact dual-thrust solid propulsion system and offers a range of up to 4 km in daylight and 2.5 km at night. It is also equipped with a two-way datalink for enhanced targeting control and comes with multiple warhead options tailored for varied operational needs.
The successful demonstration of the ULPGM-V3 further cements India’s position as a rising power in indigenous defence innovation and advanced aerial warfare technologies.
