Successful Trials of ULPGM-V3 Missile

On 19th May 2026, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both Air-to-Ground and Air-to-Air modes.

Key Features of ULPGM-V3

• Precision-guided missile launched from UAVs.
• Capable of Air-to-Ground operations and Air-to-Air operations
• Air-to-Ground mode designed for anti-tank warfare.
• Air-to-Air mode capable of targeting drones: helicopters, other aerial threats.

Trial and Technology Details

• Missile tested using an integrated Ground Control System (GCS).
• GCS enables:
  • Automated readiness checks.
  • Launch operations.
  • Weapon system control.
• Integrated with UAVs developed by Newspace Research and Technologies.

Significance

• Strengthens India’s indigenous UAV-based precision strike capability.
• Demonstrates growing maturity of India’s domestic defence ....