DRDO completes final trials of ULPGM-V3 precision missile near Kurnool
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final trials of the ULPGM-V3 precision missile in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. This development is part of efforts to establish Andhra Pradesh as a significant defence manufacturing hub in India. The project involved collaboration with various production agencies and has confirmed a robust domestic supply chain for missile production.
- ▪DRDO completed final trials of the ULPGM-V3 missile at a test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
- ▪The missile was developed in partnership with Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems & Technologies.
- ▪Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the trials as a strategic milestone for India's self-reliance in defence.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at the DRDO test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The trials were carried out using an integrated Ground Control System (GCS) to command and control the ULPGM weapon system. The GCS features technologies to automate readiness and launch operations.This development takes forward the State and Union governments’ idea of making Andhra Pradesh one of the defence manufacturing hubs in the country. Recently, Chief Minister N.
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