The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) achieved a significant milestone on Thursday with the successful test flight of an Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM). The test took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, located off the coast of Odisha.
#WATCH | DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
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During the test, all subsystems of the missile performed according to expectations. Monitoring was conducted by various Range Sensors, including Radar, Electro-Optical Tracking System (EOTS), and Telemetry, strategically positioned by ITR at different locations to ensure comprehensive coverage of the flight path. Additionally, the flight was monitored by IAF Su-30-Mk-I aircraft.
The missile exhibited precise navigation, following the intended path through waypoint navigation, and demonstrated a remarkable feature of very low altitude sea-skimming flight, as stated by the Defence Ministry in a release.
Additionally, the successful flight test validated the reliable performance of the indigenous propulsion system developed by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru.
Praise from Defence Minister and DRDO Chairman
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for achieving this milestone, emphasizing the significance of developing an indigenous long-range subsonic cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion.
Secretary Department of Defence R&D and DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat lauded the entire DRDO team for the successful execution of the ITCM launch.
Advanced Features and Development Process
Equipped with advanced avionics and software, the ITCM ensures enhanced performance and reliability. The missile was developed by the Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), with contributions from other laboratories and Indian industries.
Recent Advancements in Bharatiya Defence Technology
This successful test flight comes on the heels of the Bharatiya Army’s recent accomplishment in field trials of the indigenously-developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) weapon system on April 14. Designed and developed by DRDO, the MPATGM system includes the missile itself, launchers, target acquisition device, and a fire control unit, making it operational both during the day and at night.
These recent advancements underscore Bharat’s commitment to bolstering its indigenous defence capabilities and reducing reliance on foreign imports.
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