Achi news desk-
GUWAHATI: On April 18, 2024, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight test of the Original Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The test showed that all the subsystems work according to expectations.
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The missile’s flight path was closely monitored by a variety of sensors deployed by ITR, including radar and electro-optical tracking systems, ensuring comprehensive coverage throughout the test. In addition, monitoring from the Air Force’s Su-30-Mk-I aircraft The Indian provided important insights into the missile’s performance.
Using waypoint navigation, the missile demonstrated precise navigation and performed a very low-altitude sea skimming flight, demonstrating its operational effectiveness. The successful flight test also verified the reliability of the indigenous propulsion system developed by the Gas Turbine Research Institute (GTRE) in Bengaluru.
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Equipped with advanced avionics and software, the missile guarantees improved performance and reliability. The missile was developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories and Indian industries.
