UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3)
UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3)
Context:
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the final development trials of its indigenous UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM-V3) at its test range in Kurnool.
Facts for Prelims
ULPGM-V3 possesses the advanced capability to simultaneously engage both stationary or moving ground targets and aerial threats.
The missile is integrated with an advanced guidance system utilizing multiple sensors for day-and-night operations, alongside a two-way data link that permits operators to update or change target indicators post-launch.
The missile is designed to function seamlessly across all weather environments.
For the development and production phases of the ULPGM-V3, the DRDO has strategically partnered with domestic industry players, specifically Bharat Dynamics Limited and Adani Defence Systems and Technologies Limited.