The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight trials of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool on Friday. This latest version is an enhanced version of the ULPGM-V2 missile.
Key capabilities of ULPGM-V3
The ULPGM-V3 is a high-definition dual-channel seeker, which can strike a diverse range of targets. Its versatility allows for deployment in both plain and high-altitude terrains, offering day-and-night capability.
The missile also features a two-way data link for crucial post-launch target or aim-point updates. According to the Defence Ministry’s statement, ULPGM-V3 is equipped with three modular warhead options, and designed for various operational scenarios.
Taking to X, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and industry partners. “In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, DRDO India has successfully carried out flight trials of UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in the National Open Area Range (NOAR), test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
Congratulations to DRDO and the industry partners, DcPPs, MSMEs and Start-ups for the development and successful trials of the ULPGM-V3 system. This success proves that the Indian industry is now ready to absorb and produce critical Defence Technologies,” he said.
