Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
Recently, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully completed development trials of the ULPGM-V3, marking another important step in strengthening India’s indigenous defence capabilities.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed development trials of the:
ULPGM-V3
(Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile)
About ULPGM-V3
“ULPGM-V3 is a fully indigenous, lightweight, fire-and-forget precision-guided missile designed for launch from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).”
Developed jointly by:
Defence Research and Development Organisation
Bharat Dynamics Limited
Adani Defence Systems
Key Features and Capabilities
1. Fire-and-Forget Technology
“Once launched, the missile can independently track and strike the target without further operator intervention.”
This reduces:
Pilot workload
Communication dependency
Exposure to enemy defences
2. Range
Effective strike range:
Up to 10 kilometres
This enables:
Stand-off attack capability
Safer UAV operations from distance
3. Dual Operational Modes
Air-to-Ground Mode
Used for:
Anti-armour strikes
Anti-tank operations
Precision attack missions
Air-to-Air Mode
Designed to engage:
Enemy drones
Helicopters
Low-flying aerial threats
“The missile enhances both offensive and defensive UAV capabilities.”
4. Dual-Channel Seeker
The missile uses:
Dual-channel seeker technology
Advantages:
High targeting accuracy
Day and night operations
Improved resistance to countermeasures
5. Integrated Ground Control System
Provides:
Mission planning
Target tracking
Command integration
Operational coordination
Strategic Importance
Strengthening Indigenous Defence Capability
ULPGM-V3 supports:
Atmanirbhar Bharat
Indigenous defence manufacturing
Enhancing UAV Warfare Capability
The missile improves India’s:
Drone strike capability
Precision warfare
Tactical flexibility
Modern Multi-Domain Warfare
Recent conflicts globally have shown the importance of:
Armed drones
Precision-guided munitions
Autonomous strike systems
Significance for India
Tactical Advantages
Precision targeting
Reduced collateral damage
Long-range engagement capability
Cost Effectiveness
Indigenous production reduces import dependence.
Export Potential
Could strengthen India’s position in global defence exports.
Conclusion
“ULPGM-V3 marks an important milestone in India’s indigenous drone warfare and precision strike capability.”
Its dual air-to-ground and air-to-air roles, combined with fire-and-forget technology and high accuracy, significantly enhance India’s modern combat preparedness and self-reliance in advanced defence systems.