Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes.
The trials were conducted at a DRDO test range near Kurnool using an integrated Ground Control System (GCS) designed to command and control the missile weapon system.
Advanced Ground Control System Used During Trials
According to DRDO, the integrated GCS incorporates advanced technologies that automate operational readiness and launch procedures for the missile system.
The ULPGM-V3 was tested in multiple combat roles, including:
- Anti-tank operations in Air-to-Ground mode
- Engagement of drones, helicopters and airborne targets in Air-to-Air mode
The successful tests demonstrated the missile’s versatility and precision in modern battlefield scenarios.
Developed Through Indigenous Defence Ecosystem
The missile has been developed by Research Centre Imarat as the nodal laboratory in collaboration with several other DRDO facilities, including:
- Defence Research and Development Laboratory
- Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory
- High Energy Materials Research Laboratory
DRDO stated that the missile system has been produced entirely through India’s domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem with the participation of multiple MSMEs and industrial partners.
The organisation added that the trials validated a fully mature indigenous supply chain capable of supporting immediate serial mass production.
Industry Partners Involved In Production
For the development and production of the missile, DRDO partnered with:
- Bharat Dynamics Limited
- Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited
The missile system was integrated onto UAV platforms developed by Newspace Research and Technologies for the current trials.
Rajnath Singh Calls It A Strategic Milestone
Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, public sector undertakings, production partners and industry stakeholders for the successful trials.
He described the achievement as a major strategic milestone towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
Samir V Kamat also congratulated all teams associated with the successful development and testing of the ULPGM-V3 missile system.
The successful trials are expected to significantly enhance India’s indigenous precision-guided weapon capabilities for future unmanned and aerial combat operations.
