DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous UAV Missile in Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air Modes
India's defence research body achieves a significant milestone in unmanned aerial vehicle weapon systems.
Source: GNews DRDO WeaponsThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed trials of an indigenous missile designed for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The trials demonstrated the missile's capability in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. This achievement marks a crucial step towards enhancing India's self-reliance in defence technology, particularly in the domain of unmanned combat aerial vehicles. The successful tests will boost the operational capabilities of Indian armed forces by providing advanced, domestically developed weapon systems for UAV platforms, reducing dependen
- The missile trials were conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- The indigenous missile is designed for use with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
- Successful tests were performed in both air-to-ground and air-to-air engagement modes.
- This development enhances India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India) initiative in defence manufacturing.
- The new missile system will improve the combat effectiveness of India's UAV fleet.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation is an agency of the Government of India, charged with the military's research and development. It was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in New Delhi. It works under the Ministry of Defence.
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. UAVs are a component of an unmanned aircraft system (UAS), which includes a ground-based controller and a system of communications with the UAV.
Indigenous defence refers to the development and production of military equipment, weapons, and technology within a country, reducing reliance on foreign imports. It is a key aspect of national security and economic self-reliance.
Questions on DRDO's indigenous defence developments, missile systems, and India's self-reliance in defence are frequently asked in competitive exams.
DRDO's UAV missile is like a 'Drone's Rocket' (DR) that can hit targets from 'Air-to-Air' (AA) and 'Air-to-Ground' (AG).