Nirbhay cruise missile underwent a successful test launch off the coast of Odisha
It's also called as the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM)
It has been developed by the Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory
On Thursday, the long-range Nirbhay cruise missile underwent a successful test launch off the coast of Odisha. Also known as the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM), it features an indigenous propulsion system and the Manik turbofan engine.
Developed by the Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), the missile’s test was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
The test validated the reliable performance of the indigenous propulsion system, developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru.
During the test, all subsystems functioned according to expectations, with the missile’s performance closely monitored by Range Sensors such as radar and electro-optical tracking systems deployed by ITR.
Employing waypoint navigation, the missile followed its intended path and demonstrated low-altitude sea-skimming flight, monitored by an IAF Su-30-Mk-I aircraft. Equipped with advanced avionics and software, the supersonic weapon was developed primarily by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru, with contributions from other DRDO laboratories and indigenous industries.
The successful test was witnessed by senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories across the country, as well as representatives from production partners, signifying a significant milestone in India’s indigenous missile development program.
Nirbhay cruise missile underwent a successful test launch off the coast of Odisha
It's also called as the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM)
It has been developed by the Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory
On Thursday, the long-range Nirbhay cruise missile underwent a successful test launch off the coast of Odisha. Also known as the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM), it features an indigenous propulsion system and the Manik turbofan engine.
Developed by the Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), the missile’s test was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
The test validated the reliable performance of the indigenous propulsion system, developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) in Bengaluru.
During the test, all subsystems functioned according to expectations, with the missile’s performance closely monitored by Range Sensors such as radar and electro-optical tracking systems deployed by ITR.
Employing waypoint navigation, the missile followed its intended path and demonstrated low-altitude sea-skimming flight, monitored by an IAF Su-30-Mk-I aircraft. Equipped with advanced avionics and software, the supersonic weapon was developed primarily by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru, with contributions from other DRDO laboratories and indigenous industries.
The successful test was witnessed by senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories across the country, as well as representatives from production partners, signifying a significant milestone in India’s indigenous missile development program.
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