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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of a “long range subsonic indigenously developed cruise missile” from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur off the coast of Odisha
The missile followed the desired path using waypoint navigation and demonstrated very low altitude sea-skimming flight
Cruise Missile
Cruise missiles are self-propelled, guided weapons that can be launched from various platforms, including aircraft, ships, or ground-based launchers.
They are designed to fly at low altitudes and can be programmed to follow a specific flight path, often hugging the terrain, which makes them difficult to detect and intercept.
Cruise missiles can carry various types of warheads and are used for precise, long-range strikes on specific targets, such as military installations, infrastructure, or high-value targets.
Their ability to navigate and adapt during flight provides them with a high degree of accuracy
Examples :BrahMos (A joint venture between India and Russia), Nirbhay
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