India, June 16 -- India has successfully conducted a "textbook" test firing of its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur off the Odisha coast, marking a significant milestone in the country's indigenous missile development programme.

The missile, described as a successor to the earlier Nirbhay cruise missile project, reportedly struck its target at a range of around 1,000 kilometres during the test conducted on June 15. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the LRLACM is designed for long-range, low-altitude precision strikes against land-based targets.

Officials said the missile incorporates improved guidance and navigation systems along with enhanced...