On April 18th, 2024, DRDO achieved a significant milestone with the successful test firing of an indigenous long-range subsonic cruise missile from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. While specific details were not disclosed, the missile bears a striking resemblance to the well-tested Nirbhay subsonic cruise missile. Equipped with advanced avionics and software, this achievement marks a leap forward in Indian defense R&D. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh commended DRDO on this remarkable feat, emphasizing the importance of indigenous propulsion in bolstering national defense capabilities.
