DRDO completes final trials of ULPGM-V3 precision missile near Kurnool
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the final trials of the ULPGM-V3 precision missile in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. This development is part of efforts to establish Andhra Pradesh as a significant defense manufacturing hub in India. The project involved collaboration with various production agencies and confirmed a mature domestic supply chain for mass production.
- ▪DRDO completed the final trials of the ULPGM-V3 missile at a test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
- ▪The trials utilized an integrated Ground Control System to command and control the missile system.
- ▪The ULPGM-V3 project involved partnerships with Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems & Technologies.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed the final deliverable configuration development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at the DRDO test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. The trials were carried out using an integrated Ground Control System (GCS) to command and control the ULPGM weapon system. The GCS features technologies to automate readiness and launch operations.This development takes forward the State and Union governments’ idea of making Andhra Pradesh one of the defence manufacturing hubs in the country. Recently, Chief Minister N.
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