SOURCE: RAUNAK KUNDE / NEWS BEAT / IDRW.ORG
In response to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) call for expedited development, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to commence initial trials of the Air-Launched Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (ALLCM) program from 2025 onwards.
The ALLCM, based on the subsonic cruise missile designed and developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) for the Indian Army, will be launched from IAF’s Sukhoi-30MKI jets. The IAF variant will be approximately 1.3 tons lighter due to the removal of the first-stage solid rocket booster.
With a range of 800-1200 kilometres, the ALLCM will be a valuable asset for the IAF, enabling it to strike targets deep within enemy territory. Its subsonic speed, compared to the supersonic BrahMos-NG cruise missile, offers a potential cost advantage.
DRDO plans to initially conduct release trials of the 5-meter-long missile system from the Sukhoi-30MKI. Following successful release trials, actual test firings will be conducted to evaluate the missile’s performance.
Once validated on the Sukhoi-30MKI, the ALLCM will be integrated into other IAF fighter jets, including the Tejas Mk1A and MkII platforms. This will significantly enhance the IAF’s long-range strike capabilities.
DRDO aims to complete developmental trials and commence production of the ALLCM by 2028. The successful development and deployment of this missile will bolster India’s strategic capabilities and provide a deterrent against potential threats.
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