India successfully tests UAV-launched precision-guided missile ULPGM-V3 VIDEO

India has successfully test-fired its latest indigenously developed UAV-Launched Precision-Guided Missile (ULPGM‑V3).

The test was conducted on July 25 at the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) National Open Area Range (NOAR), located near Palakolanu in Orvakal mandal of Kurnool district, southern India, Caliber.Az reports via The Hindu.

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced the development on X, sharing a photograph from the test site. 

“This proves India’s ability to master complex technologies and produce world‑class systems indigenously," he said.

Singh also lauded the DRDO scientists, MSMEs, and start-ups involved in the project.

The missile, based on the earlier ULPGM‑V2 platform, is designed to neutralise fixed-wing unmanned aerial targets with high accuracy. It operates on a fire-and-forget principle, representing a key advancement in India’s next-generation combat readiness and drone warfare capabilities. Officials say it will significantly enhance the country’s drone combat strategy while aligning with the broader goal of developing cost-effective, precision-strike systems.

The test was conducted at NOAR, one of DRDO’s most sophisticated facilities spread over 2,200 acres. The site has previously hosted trials of several cutting-edge systems, including directed-energy weapons.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu responded to the development on social media, stating: “It is a proud moment that our State contributes to India’s defence strength. The ULPGM‑V3 success reflects the true spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”

By Sabina Mammadli