The missile demonstrated very low altitude sea-skimming flight, says Ministry
All subsystems performed as per expectation during flight-test of Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on 18 April 2024 by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/ .
The missile performance was monitored by several Range Sensors like Radar, Electro Optical Tracking System (EOTS) and Telemetry deployed by ITR at different locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight path.
The missile flight was also monitored from the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft https://www.state.gov/ of the Indian Air Force.
The missile followed the desired path using way point navigation and demonstrated very low altitude sea-skimming flight.
“This successful flight test has also established the reliable performance of the indigenous propulsion system developed by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru,” said the Defence Ministry https://mod.gov.in/ .
The missile is also equipped with advanced avionics and software to ensure better and reliable performance. The missile is developed by Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) along with contribution from other laboratories and Indian industries.
The test was witnessed by many senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories along with the representatives from the production partner. Fiinews.com
