The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) on June 15, 2026, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. All test objectives were fully met, with data captured by various tracking instruments deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.
The LRLACM is an indigenously developed missile with all sub-systems developed by various DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners. Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bengaluru served as the Nodal Laboratory for the project. The launch was witnessed by senior officials from DRDO and user representatives from both the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO team and industry partners on the successful flight-test. Defence Secretary and Secretary, Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman DRDO Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh monitored all activities during the launch and congratulated all team members involved in the successful test.