DRDO Successfully Test-Fires ULPGM‑V3: India’s Drone-Launched Precision Missile Marks a New Era in Warfare
In a significant leap for India's indigenous defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the third version of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM‑V3) . This precision-guided missile, fired from a domestically developed drone, represents a major milestone in India's journey towards autonomous warfare systems and high-precision tactical strike capabilities. The test took place on July 25, 2025 , at the National Open Area Range (NOAR) near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh . The successful demonstration has bolstered India's standing among nations developing drone-launched guided munitions, putting it in the company of countries like the U.S., Israel, and China What Is ULPGM-V3? DRDO Tests ULPGM-V3 ULPGM‑V3 stands for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Launched Precision Guided Munition – Version 3 . It is a third-generation precision strike missile designed to be launched from drones and unmanned platforms....