India completes trial of indigenous precision guided missiles launched from UAVs
“The trials confirmed a domestic supply chain for serial mass production,” the ministry said today.
India has completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of precision guided missile (ULPGM)-V3 launched from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes, according to the defence ministry.
"The trials confirmed a domestic supply chain for serial mass production," the ministry said today.
The trials were conducted in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, using an integrated ground control system (GCS) to command and control the ULPGM weapon system. The GCS includes technologies to automate readiness and launch operations, the ministry said.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has partnered with Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad, and Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Limited, Hyderabad, for the development and production of the missiles.
The system has been integrated on UAVs developed by NewSpace Research and Technologies, Bengaluru, for the trials.
The ULPGM missile has been produced through the Indian defence ecosystem involving MSMEs and other industries.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said ULPGM-V3 missiles in air-to-ground mode are for anti-tank roles, while air-to-air modes target drones, helicopters and other airborne targets.
He said it is a step towards self-reliance in defence.
