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DRDO's Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM)
Context
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM).
About LRLACM
- The Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) is designed to enhance India's capabilities in strategic defence and long-range precision strikes.
- Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE)in Bengaluru, with contributions from several DRDO laboratories and Indian industries.
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)in Hyderabad and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Bengaluru were the Development-Cum-Production Partners involved in the missile’s development and integration.
- Mission Mode Project: LRLACM is a Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)-approvedproject, sanctioned under the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN)
- The project is considered a Mission Mode Project, which is typically used for critical defence capabilities requiring immediate operational readiness.
- Key Features of LRLACM
- Launch Flexibility: The missile is designed to be launched from mobile ground-based systemsand frontline ships, offering enhanced operational flexibility. It uses a universal vertical launch module system, allowing for easy integration with different launch platforms.
- Missile Design: LRLACM is configured to be launched both from mobile articulated launcherson land and naval vessels, making it adaptable to various operational environments.
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