https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Precision from the Sky: DRDO Successfully Tests Next-Gen ULPGM-V3 Missile from Indigenous UAV

DRDO successfully tests the advanced ULPGM-V3 missile launched from an indigenous UAV, enhancing India's autonomous strike capabilities.
Indian Masterminds Stories

Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh: In a defining moment for India’s unmanned warfare capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted flight-trials of the advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3. The trial was held at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant step forward in integrating precision munitions with indigenous UAV platforms.

Versatile Missile with Modular Warheads

ULPGM-V3 represents a technological leap over its predecessor, the ULPGM-V2. It is equipped with a high-definition dual-channel seeker capable of engaging a diverse range of targets under varied terrain and atmospheric conditions. The missile offers day-and-night operational capability and incorporates a two-way data link for real-time aim-point updates even after launch.

One of its standout features is its modular warhead design. The missile offers three configurations:

  • Anti-armour warhead: Capable of penetrating modern armoured vehicles equipped with Rolled Homogeneous Armour (RHA) and Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA).
  • Penetration-cum-blast variant: Designed for anti-bunker operations.
  • Pre-fragmentation warhead: Engineered for maximum lethality across a wider area.

Indigenous Collaboration at the Core

The advanced missile was launched from an unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Bengaluru-based startup Newspace Research Technologies. The trials focused on the anti-armour variant of the missile. Multiple DRDO labs, including the Research Centre Imarat, Defence Research and Development Laboratory, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, and others, contributed to the project’s development.

DRDO is now working on integrating the missile with long-range, high-endurance UAVs being developed by various Indian companies—paving the way for a self-reliant unmanned combat ecosystem.

The development was supported by Development cum Production Partners (DcPPs) Adani Defence and Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad. Additionally, over 30 Indian MSMEs and start-ups played crucial roles in bringing this advanced system to reality.

Also Read: Major Defence Boost: India Clears 20,000 Cr Indigenous AWACS Project, DRDO to Lead Netra MK-2 Development

Leadership Applauds Defence-Industry Synergy

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh lauded the DRDO, industry partners, and start-ups for the successful trial. He said the achievement proves that Indian industry is now equipped to absorb, develop, and produce complex defence technologies indigenously.

Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, echoed this sentiment. He stated that the successful development of the ULPGM-V3 system reflects the urgency and importance of building homegrown precision weapons for the future battlefield.

Pathway to Autonomous Lethality

With the success of ULPGM-V3, India moves closer to achieving full-spectrum unmanned combat capabilities. The missile’s integration with indigenous UAVs not only reinforces India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative but also enhances its tactical edge in both conventional and asymmetric warfare domains.

Also Read: Raksha Rajya Mantri Reviews Missile Advancements at DRDO’s APJ Abdul Kalam Complex


Indian Masterminds Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Related Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
NEWS
SECL Star Rating Awards 2025
Two SECL Mines Honoured at Star Rating Awards 2025 for Excellence in Mining Practices
BHEL_resized
BHEL Signs 10-Year Exclusive MoU with Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies to Explore Hydrogen-Powered Trains
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal
India’s Cargo Shipments Remain Strong Despite US Tariff; VOC Port Inaugurates Green Hydrogen and Methanol Projects
DGCA_logo
DGCA Proposes Allowing Import of Aircraft Up to 20 Years Old Amid Supply Chain Challenges- Full Details Inside
WAPCOS
WAPCOS CMD Rajni Kant Agrawal Removed for Irregularities, New CMD Announced- Know More
Uttarakhand news
Uttarakhand Teachers Given Shailesh Matiyani State Educational Award, CM Dhami & Governor LG Gurmeet SinghHonour Awardees
Bridges
Bihar Government to Build 704 New Rural Bridges from September 10 Under Mukhyamantri Gramin Setu Yojana
CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Unveils Action Plan for Viksit State, CM Announces Economic Vision To Become USD 6 Trillion Economy by 2047
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Shikha Goel
Decoding Digital Dangers: Insights from IPS Shikha Goel on Cyber Crimes
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
Managing Elections, Communal Tensions, and Public Safety – Meet IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo | Video Interview
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
Operation Hunt: IPS Dr. Karanraj Vaghela’s Mission to Nab Valsad’s Most Wanted
ADVERTISEMENT
UPSC Stories
Ishwarlal Gurjar UPSC
10th Grade Failure to Indian Police Service: Ishwarlal Gurjar’s UPSC Success Path
Read the inspiring journey of Ishwarlal Gurjar from a small village in Rajasthan to becoming an IPS officer....
IAS Minnu P M
“Lazy, Sleepy, Yet Determined”: Minnu P M’s Honest Take on Cracking UPSC
Minnu PM, once a clerk in Kerala Police, cleared UPSC with AIR 150 after five years of struggle. Her...
IPS Ashish Tiwari
From IIT and Investment Banking to Public Service, Meet IPS Ashish Tiwari 
Ashish Tiwari, IIT graduate and former investment banker, chose public service over global finance. As...
Social Media
IAS Sakshi Sawhney Amritsar DC
Punjab Floods: IAS Sakshi Sawhney’s Emotional Appeal to Elderly Man Wins Hearts, Video of Humanity Goes Viral
Viral Video Captures Emotional Moment as Amritsar DC Shows Sensitivity and Courage Amid Relief Effor...
Masahiro Hara
From Go Board to Global Use, How QR Codes Changed the World: IRAS Officer Ananth Rupanagudi Spotlights Masahiro Hara’s Vision
IRAS officer Ananth Rupanagudi shared a video on Masahiro Hara, the inventor of QR codes, highlighting...
IFS Susanta Nanda Video
A Mother’s Duty: Tigress Watches Over Cubs Splashing in Waterhole — Heartwarming Video Shared By Retd. IFS Officer Susanta Nanda
A tender wildlife video shared by Retd. IFS officer Susanta Nanda shows a tigress keeping watch over...
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
SECL Star Rating Awards 2025
Two SECL Mines Honoured at Star Rating Awards 2025 for Excellence in Mining Practices
BHEL_resized
BHEL Signs 10-Year Exclusive MoU with Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies to Explore Hydrogen-Powered Trains
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
IPS Shikha Goel
IPS Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo
WhatsApp Image 2025-08-25 at 13.56
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT