SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) displayed its indigenously developed Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) at the DEFEA 2025 exhibition in Athens, Greece, drawing significant attention from global defense communities. The subsonic cruise missile, with a strike range of 1,000 km, underscores India’s growing prowess in advanced missile technology and its push toward self-reliance in defense manufacturing.
The LRLACM, a new variant of the Nirbhay missile, was first successfully flight-tested on November 12, 2024, at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. Developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) in Bengaluru, with contributions from other DRDO labs and Indian industries like Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited, the missile is designed for precision strikes on strategic land targets. Its terrain-hugging flight path and subsonic speed enhance stealth, making it difficult for enemy defenses to detect and intercept.
At DEFEA 2025, the LRLACM was highlighted for its versatility, capable of being launched from mobile ground-based platforms and frontline ships using a universal vertical launch module system. The missile’s advanced avionics, waypoint navigation, and ability to perform complex maneuvers at varying altitudes and speeds were showcased as key features, positioning it as a comparable alternative to systems like the U.S. Tomahawk and Russia’s Kalibr.
RLACM’s presence at DEFEA 2025 sparked interest, with some suggesting Greece might consider it for procurement due to its 1,000 km range. However, their is no official confirmation regarding this.
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