Archive · 25 Jul 2025
India Tests Drone-Launched Guided Missile Successfully
India's military tested a new type of missile that can be launched from drones.
This missile, called ULPGM-V3, was tested in a special area in Andhra Pradesh.
The Defence Minister announced the good news and thanked the scientists and companies who helped.
This successful test is important because it helps India build its own advanced weapons and improve its defense capabilities.
It's part of a plan to modernize the army with new technologies.
India successfully tested the UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3.
The trials were conducted in the National Open Area Range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
The Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, announced the successful flight trials.
The DRDO and industry partners were congratulated for the achievement.
The trials are a step in the Indian Army's 'Decade of Transformation' roadmap.
- Who
- DRDO and industry partners.
- What
- Flight trials of the UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 were conducted.
- When
- Announced on Friday, July 25, 2025.
- Where
- National Open Area Range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To enhance India’s defense capabilities.
- Missile Type
- UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
- Location of Trials
- National Open Area Range, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
- Announced by
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Organization Involved
- DRDO
- Purpose
- Boost India's defense capabilities