The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM).

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, India

Who

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

What

When

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:44:49 GMT · 2h 32m ago

Where

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha, India ·

Why

The test validated key technologies related to propulsion, guidance, navigation, control systems and warhead delivery.

The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This successful test strengthens India’s long-range precision strike capability against high-value targets, enhancing deterrence and self-reliance in defense manufacturing, which could influence regional power dynamics.

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