Flight-test of indigenous, long-range land attack cruise missile successful
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Summary
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulates DRDO team and industry partners on the success, describes it as a major achievement for India’s defence research ecosystem
Key Facts
Type Research
Source The Hindu - National
Published Monday, 15 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 million active military, border populations
Key Numbers
Defence budget: Rs 6.21 lakh crore (2025-26)
68% indigenous procurement target
1.4 million active military personnel
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Amendment History
2 changes recorded for this policy.
Description Tuesday, 16 June 2026 via pib
Government of India press release: DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile
Description Tuesday, 16 June 2026 via state_pib_punjab
Government of India press release: DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile