DRDO successfully tested Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile
NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ) on Thursday successfully tested the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile ( ITCM ) from the Integrated Test Range ( ITR ), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha .
During the test, the missile performance was monitored by several Range Sensors like Radar , Electro Optical Tracking System (EOTS), and Telemetry deployed by ITR at different locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight path.
During the test, the missile performance was monitored by several Range Sensors like Radar , Electro Optical Tracking System (EOTS), and Telemetry deployed by ITR at different locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight path.
The flight of the missile was also monitored from the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force.
The missile followed the desired path using waypoint navigation and showcased low-altitude sea-skimming flight. This flight test further validates the dependable performance of the indigenous propulsion system engineered by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru.
According to the defence ministry, the missile is also equipped with advanced avionics and software to ensure better and reliable performance. The missile is developed by Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) along with contribution from other laboratories and Indian industries. The test was witnessed by many senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories along with the representatives from the production partner.
The missile followed the desired path using waypoint navigation and showcased low-altitude sea-skimming flight. This flight test further validates the dependable performance of the indigenous propulsion system engineered by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru.
According to the defence ministry, the missile is also equipped with advanced avionics and software to ensure better and reliable performance. The missile is developed by Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) along with contribution from other laboratories and Indian industries. The test was witnessed by many senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories along with the representatives from the production partner.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO for the successful flight-test of the ITCM and stated that successful development of indigenous long range subsonic cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion is a major milestone for Indian defence R&D.
Secretary Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the team of DRDO on successful conduct of the ITCM launch.
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