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13th November 2024 (9 Topics)

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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