DRDO Successfully Tests ULPGM-V3 Missile

On 19th May 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed final trials of the indigenous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile-Version 3 (ULPGM-V3) missile in Andhra Pradesh to strengthen India’s UAV-based precision strike capabilities.

Key Points

Trial Location: DRDO test range, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
Operational Modes: Successfully tested in both Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes.
Missile Features: ULPGM-V3 is a fire-and-forget precision-guided missile designed for launch from UAVs and combat drones.
Target Capability: It can engage tanks, drones, helicopters, and other airborne or ground-based tactical targets.
Development Agencies: The system was developed by Research Centre Imarat (RCI, Hyderabad) along with DRDL, TBRL, and HEMRL laboratories.
Production Partners: Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems & Technologies partnered for missile production.