India has touched a new milestone in the field of defense technology. Today, on 25 July, the ULPGM-V3 missile developed by DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization) was successfully tested with a drone. The Test took place in Kernool, Andhra Pradesh, where the DRDO team launched this new generation missile in the National Open Area range with UAV i.e. drone.
What is Ulpgm-V3?
ULPGM-V3 (UAV LAUNaged Precision Guided Missile) is a light, smart and high-tech air-to-ground missile. Its weight is around 12.5 kg and has an advanced imaging infrared Sikar, which works “fire and forgate” feature, that is, once set the target, the missile itself marks without any manual guidance. According to the company, this missile can accurately hit the targets up to 4km a day and up to 2.5km at night.
Range, Power and Technology
The ULPGM-V3 has a dual-threst solid propulsion system, which helps to reach the target rapidly. It also has an integrated multiple warhead option and advanced guidance system. DRDO says that this missile specializes in attacking both static and moving targets with track and detection. The V3 has been made even more smart, fast and low-eer tolerance as compared to previous versions.
In a Major Boost to India’s Defense Capability, DRDO successfully carried out flight trials of uv launched precision guided missile (ulpgm) -V3 in the National Open Area Rage (Noar), Test Range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Ulpgm-V3 is an enhanced version of the ulpgm-V2 Missile… pic.twitter.com/wmqszfgymw
– DRDO (@DRDO_India) July 25, 2025
Why is a drone technology becoming a game-changer?
The way of war in the world is now changing, in which the role of drones has become more important than ever. With this indigenous technology of India, the country’s army can now attack the enemy’s hideouts directly without risk. Apart from DRDO, Adani Defense, BDL and many startups also played a big role in this entire missile technology.
Trials, final development and further strategy
According to DRDO report, all the necessary trials of the V3 version have been successful. Now its production scale-up will be done so that the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy can use these missiles in operation mode. This system will be useful especially in areas where direct attacking is not empty of danger, such as border, hill or highly guarded locations.
What is Ulpgm-V3?
Ulpgm-V3 (UAV LAUNaged Precision Guided Missile) DRDO and Adani Defense & Aerospace is a technology developed by a drone. It is used for prohibition strikes.
What is the range and specialty of this missile?
ULPGM-V3 can hit target up to 4km in the day and up to 2.5km at night. Advance features such as “Fire and Forgate” technology, imaging IR Sikar and dual-threst solid propulsion have been provided.
What does it mean to India’s army?
The drone missile can attack the enemy’s high risk targets with a full competition at no risk, which will increase the operational power of the Indian Army, Air Force, Navy.
Which companies contributed to this project?
Along with DRDO, Indian companies and many startups like Adani Defense, BDL have also played an important role in the development of this missile.
Can this missile be used in serious operation?
According to DRDO, after successful trials, the missile will be produced by scale-up, and will be deployed in real-time operation in future.
Is it new technology or did such missiles before?
Earlier there were developed missiles in India, but Ulpgm-V3’s launch from drone, full indigenous technology and advanced guidance makes it special.
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