Source : Mint
During the test, all subsystems performed as per expectation. The missile performance was monitored by several Range Sensors like Radar, Electro-Optical Tracking System (EOTS) and Telemetry deployed by ITR at different locations to ensure complete coverage of the flight path., the news agency ANI reported.
#WATCH | DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
During the test, all subsystems perfmance was monitored by… pic.twitter.com/En4sJVImU8
— ANI (@ANI) April 18, 2024
The flight of the missile was also monitored by IAF Su-30-Mk-I aircraft.
“The missile followed the desired path using waypoint navigation and demonstrated very low altitude sea-skimming flight,” the Defence Ministry said in a release.
Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) successfully flight tested today from ITR Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. ITCM is long range subsonic cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion system @PMOIndia @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/wLlpV4wHkx
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) April 18, 2024
The overall system consisted of the MPATGM, launchers, target acquisition device and a fire control unit.
The weapon system is well-equipped for operation in both day and night.