Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Tests Drone-Launched Missile, Boosts Defense Capabilities
India successfully tested a new type of missile that can be launched from a drone!
The test happened in Kurnool, India, and was done by a group called DRDO.
This new missile, called ULPGM-V3, is a big step forward for India's ability to defend itself.
The Defense Minister announced the good news, and it shows that India is getting better at making its own defense technology.
This test proves Indian companies can now build important defense tech.
India successfully tested a UAV-launched precision guided missile (ULPGM)-V3.
The flight trials took place at a test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the trials.
The test is seen as a major boost to India's defense capabilities.
The Indian industry is ready to absorb and produce critical defence technologies.
- Who
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and its industry partners.
- What
- Successful flight trials of a UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3.
- When
- July 25, 2025
- Where
- National Open Area Range (NOAR), test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To boost India's defense capabilities.
- Missile Type
- UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
- Test Location
- Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
- Organization
- DRDO
- Announcement by
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Date of Trials
- July 25
