Archive · 25 Jul 2025
DRDO Successfully Test-Fires Drone-Launched Guided Missile
India's Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a new missile.
This missile is launched from a drone and is designed to hit targets with precision.
The missile, called ULPGM-V3, has advanced features, including a high-definition camera to find its targets and can be used any time of day.
It also can be used in both plain areas and high-altitude regions.
The missile can be equipped with different types of warheads, enabling it to destroy various types of targets.
DRDO successfully test-fired a drone-launched precision guided missile (ULPGM-V3).
The test occurred at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
The ULPGM-V3 is an enhanced version with a high-definition dual-channel seeker.
The missile can be used day and night and has a two-way data link.
The missile can be equipped with different warheads for various targets.
- Who
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the test.
- What
- DRDO test-fired a drone-launched precision guided missile (ULPGM-V3).
- When
- The test occurred recently, as reported on July 25.
- Where
- The test took place at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To enhance India's defense capabilities with an advanced missile system.
- Missile Name
- ULPGM-V3
- Launched From
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
- Test Location
- Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
- Features
- Dual-channel seeker, day/night capability, two-way data link
- Warhead Options
- Anti-armour, penetration-cum-blast
- Organizations Involved
- DRDO, Newspace Research Technologies, Adani Defence, Bharat Dynamics Limited, MSMEs and start-ups