DRDO Achieves Key Milestone with ULPGM-V3 Trials

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SHYAM SOOD

**Air-to-ground and air-to-air trials completed successfully using indigenous UAV systems**

RAJOURI-DELHI, MAY 19:The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed final development trials of the indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at the DRDO test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
The trials were conducted using an integrated Ground Control System (GCS) equipped with advanced technologies for automated readiness and launch operations. The missile system was integrated with UAV platforms developed by Newspace Research and Technologies for the current trials.
DRDO partnered with Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems & Technologies Limited for the development and production of the missile system.
The ULPGM-V3 has been developed by Research Centre Imarat as the nodal laboratory in collaboration with other DRDO labs, including Defence Research & Development Laboratory, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, and High Energy Materials Research Laboratory.
According to DRDO, the missile has been produced entirely through India’s domestic defence ecosystem involving MSMEs and industry partners. The successful trials also confirmed the readiness of the indigenous supply chain for immediate serial production.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh described the successful trials as a major milestone towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence. He said the missile had demonstrated capability in anti-tank air-to-ground operations as well as air-to-air engagements against drones, helicopters, and other airborne targets.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and DRDO Chairman Samir V Kamat congratulated all teams associated with the successful trials.