NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ) on Thursday successfully tested the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile ( ITCM ) from the Integrated Test Range ( ITR ), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha .
"During the test, the missile performance was monitored by several Range Sensors like Radar , Electro Optical Tracking System (EOTS), and Telemetry deployed by ITR at different locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight path.The flight of the missile was also monitored from the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force," defence ministry said in a statement.The missile followed the desired path using waypoint navigation and showcased low-altitude sea-skimming flight.
This flight test further validates the dependable performance of the indigenous propulsion system engineered by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru.As per the defense ministry, the missile boasts advanced avionics and software, enhancing its performance reliability.
Developed by Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), with contributions from other Indian laboratories and industries, the missile's test was overseen by numerous senior scientists from various DRDO labs and representatives from the production partner.Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO for the successful flight-test of the ITCM and stated that successful development of indigenous long range subsonic cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion is a major milestone for Indian defence R&D.Secretary Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the team of DRDO on successful conduct of the ITCM launch.
NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation ( DRDO ) on Thursday successfully tested the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile ( ITCM ) from the Integrated Test Range ( ITR ), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha ."During the test, the missile performance was monitored by several Range Sensors like Radar , Electro Optical Tracking System (EOTS), and Telemetry deployed by ITR at different locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight path.The flight of the missile was also monitored from the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force," defence ministry said in a statement.The missile followed the desired path using waypoint navigation and showcased low-altitude sea-skimming flight. This flight test further validates the dependable performance of the indigenous propulsion system engineered by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru.As per the defense ministry, the missile boasts advanced avionics and software, enhancing its performance reliability. Developed by Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), with contributions from other Indian laboratories and industries, the missile's test was overseen by numerous senior scientists from various DRDO labs and representatives from the production partner.Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO for the successful flight-test of the ITCM and stated that successful development of indigenous long range subsonic cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion is a major milestone for Indian defence R&D.Secretary Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the team of DRDO on successful conduct of the ITCM launch.
