The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Long Range Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on Monday the 15th of June 2026.
According to detailed released by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), all the test objectives were fully met, as per the 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 is the Nodal Laboratory.
The launch was witnessed by senior officials from DRDO and user representatives from the Indian Navy & the Indian Air Force.
The LRLACM is reported to have a very long range of engagement that can extend up to 1,500 kms.
The new version is being developed specially for Navy and the Air Force.
This missile is compatible with the Universal Vertical Launch Module (UVLM) cells used by the Indian Navy for BrahMos missiles.
