India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight trials of its indigenously developed UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. The trials were carried out at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, marking another step forward in India’s unmanned strike and precision engagement capabilities.
The ULPGM-V3 is designed to be launched from armed drones, providing high-precision strike capability against enemy armour and fortified targets with minimal collateral damage. According to officials, the missile met all mission objectives during the flight trials, validating its guidance, control algorithms, and terminal accuracy in live conditions.
Defence experts note that integration of ULPGM-V3 with India’s upcoming combat drones will significantly boost tactical operational flexibility, especially in contested border zones. The development aligns with DRDO’s focus on indigenous, network-centric weapons systems under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative.
The successful test adds to India’s expanding portfolio of anti-tank guided missiles and precision strike weapons, reinforcing battlefield lethality and supporting future swarm drone warfare concepts.
