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New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
DRDO successfully tests drone-launched precision missile ULPGM-V3 in Andhra Pradesh
VIJAYAWADA: In a major boost to India's defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out flight trials of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3) at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The missile is an enhanced version of the ULPGM-V2 missile developed and delivered by DRDO earlier. The ULPGM-V3 features a cutting-edge high-definition dual-channel seeker, enabling it to accurately engage a wide array of targets. Engineered for adaptability, the missile performs seamlessly across plain and high-altitude environments, with round-the-clock operational capability, and a two-way data link for real-time target or aim-point adjustments post-launch. It offers three modular warhead variants, which include an anti-armour warhead designed to neutralise modern armored vehicles equipped with Rolled Homogeneous Armour (RHA), and Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA), a penetration-cum-blast warhead for anti-bunker missions, and a pre-fragmentation warhead with a highly effective lethal radius. The latest trials showcased the anti-armor configuration. This advanced missile was launched from a drone crafted by Bengaluru-based startup Newspace Research and Technologies, highlighting India's strides in homegrown technology. DRDO is actively exploring the integration of ULPGM systems with long-range, high-endurance UAVs from other Indian firms. The project benefited from collaboration with Development cum Production Partners (DcPPs) like Adani Defence and Bharat Dynamics Limited, alongside contributions from 30 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and startups, marking a significant triumph of public-private partnership. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement, calling it a major boost to India's defence strength.
India.com
4 days ago
- Science
- India.com
Bad news for Pakistan, Bangladesh, and China, India successfully tests homemade ULPGM-V3 missile capable of...
(Image: X/@DRDO_India) New Delhi: India has achieved a new milestone by further enhancing its military power. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully tested the UAV-launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. This missile was launched from a drone and it surprised everyone with its accurate shooting. What is ULPGM-V3 missile? The ULPGM-V3 is equipped with a high definition dual-channel seeker that can strike a wide variety of targets. It can be fired in plain and high-altitude areas. It has day-and-night capability and two-way data link to support post-launch target/aim-point update. The missile is equipped with three modular warhead options: Anti-armour to destroy modern age armoured vehicles equipped with Rolled Homogeneous Armour (RHA) with Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA); Penetration-cum-Blast warhead with Anti Bunker application and Pre-fragmentation warhead with a high lethality zone. Who has developed the ULPGM-V3 missile? The missile is jointly developed by DRDO laboratories namely Research Centre Imarat, Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, High-Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Integrated Test Range and Defence Electronics Research Laboratory. The present trials were carried out for the Anti-armour configuration. What are the features of ULPGM-V3 missile? The missile was released from a UAV, which is indigenously developed by an Indian start-up – Newspace Research Technologies, Bengaluru. DRDO is actively pursuing integration of ULPGM weapons with long-range and high endurance UAVs from several other Indian companies. Development cum Production Partners (DcPPs) – Adani Defence and Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad) and 30 MSMEs/start-ups contributed to making this unique project a grand success. The ULPGM-V3 missile is an important part of India's guided missile programme. Earlier, ULPGM-V2 was developed by DRDO's Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), which included many types of warheads. V3 is expected to have new technologies like imaging infrared (IIR) seekers and dual-thrust propulsion system, which makes it even more powerful. This missile is lightweight, accurate and will work with many types of air platforms. It was shown in Aero India 2025, which caught the attention of the world.
