- India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed the final developmental trials of its indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-Launched Precision Guided Missile—the ULPGM-V3—on May 19 and 20, 2026.
- These trials were conducted at the DRDO test range located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
- During the trials, an integrated ground control system was utilized for command and control operations. This achievement is regarded as a significant milestone for India's indigenous defense technology and drone-based warfare capabilities.
- The ULPGM-V3 is an indigenous precision-guided missile system developed specifically for launch from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
- The missile is reported to have a strike range of approximately 10 kilometers. It is equipped with a high-quality dual-channel seeker, enabling it to engage targets with precision in both day and night conditions.
- The missile incorporates modular warhead technology.
- This implies that different types of warheads can be fitted to the missile depending on specific mission requirements. This technology endows the missile with multi-purpose capabilities.
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