The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently conducted a successful flight-test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha. The test, conducted on April 18, 2024, marked a significant achievement in India’s defense capabilities.
Test Details
- Location: Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha
- Date: April 18, 2024
- Performance: All subsystems performed as expected during the test.
- Monitoring: The missile’s performance was monitored using Range Sensors such as Radar, Electro Optical Tracking System (EOTS), Telemetry, and from the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force.
Missile Characteristics
- Navigation: The missile utilized way point navigation to follow the desired path.
- Flight Pattern: It demonstrated very low altitude sea-skimming flight.
- Propulsion System: The indigenous propulsion system, developed by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru, exhibited reliable performance.
Technology and Development
- Avionics and Software: Equipped with advanced avionics and software for enhanced and reliable performance.
- Development: Developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), Bengaluru, with contributions from other DRDO laboratories and Indian industries.
Recognition and Congratulations
- Raksha Mantri’s Congratulations: Shri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO on the successful flight-test, acknowledging it as a major milestone for Indian defense R&D.
- Chairman DRDO’s Recognition: Dr. Samir V Kamat congratulated the entire DRDO team for the successful conduct of the ITCM launch.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Where was the successful flight-test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) conducted?
- A) Bengaluru
- B) Chandipur, Odisha
- C) New Delhi
- D) Mumbai
- Answer: B) Chandipur, Odisha
- What subsystems performed as per expectation during the test?
- A) Avionics and software
- B) Navigation system
- C) Propulsion system
- D) All of the above
- Answer: D) All of the above
- Which organization developed the indigenous propulsion system for the ITCM?
- A) Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE)
- B) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE)
- C) Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- D) Indian Air Force (IAF)
- Answer: B) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE)
- Who monitored the flight of the missile from the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft?
- A) Indian Navy
- B) Indian Army
- C) Indian Air Force
- D) Integrated Test Range (ITR)
- Answer: C) Indian Air Force
- Who congratulated DRDO for the successful flight-test of the ITCM, considering it a major milestone for Indian defense R&D?
- A) Prime Minister
- B) Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh
- C) Secretary Department of Defence R&D
- D) Chairman DRDO
- Answer: B) Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh