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DRDO Successfully Test-Fires Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile.

Defence | Dated: 02 Apr 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) executed a completely flawless flight test of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Chandipur test range in Odisha. The missile heavily incorporates a locally developed Manik turbofan engine.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The missile flawlessly demonstrated advanced low-altitude sea-skimming flight.
  • All sub-systems performed optimally throughout the entire trajectory.
  • The test heavily validates India self-reliance in critical cruise missile technology.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Missile: ITCM.
  • Engine: Manik Turbofan.
  • Agency: DRDO.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of the cruise missile, powered by an indigenous turbofan engine, that was recently successfully test-fired by DRDO?

Correct Answer: Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM)

🚀 Quick Recap:

About ITCM

  • Full Form - Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile
  • Engine Name - Manik Turbofan