India has achieved a major breakthrough in defence technology. The UAV-launched Precision-Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 was successfully tested at the National Open Area Range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. This achievement reflects India’s growing proficiency in adopting and developing advanced defence technologies. It has also been showcased at Aero India 2025 in Bengaluru.
ULPGM-V3, a long-range version also called ULM-ER, was showcased at the Aero India 2025 exhibition held in Bengaluru from February 10 to 14.
#WATCH | In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, DRDO successfully carried out flight trials of UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in the National Open Area Range (NOAR), test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. ULPGM-V3 is an enhanced version of the… pic.twitter.com/i9pnCFMuKl
— ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2025
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, DRDO has successfully carried out flight trials of UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in the National Open Area Range (NOAR), test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.”
In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, @DRDO_India has successfully carried out flight trials of UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in the National Open Area Range (NOAR), test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) July 25, 2025
Congratulations to DRDO and the industry… pic.twitter.com/KR4gzafMoQ
He also mentioned, “Congratulations to DRDO and the industry partners, DcPPs, MSMEs and Start-ups for the development and successful trials of the ULPGM-V3 system. This success proves that the Indian industry is now ready to absorb and produce critical Defence Technologies.”
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