DefenceWednesday, 20 May 2026·The Hindu - National
DRDO’s ULPGM-V3 precision missile completes final trials near Kurnool in 2026
DRDO completed the final trials of the ULPGM-V3 precision missile near Kurnool in 2026, with Bharat Dynamics and Adani Defence named for production.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In May 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) completed the final trials of the ULPGM-V3 precision missile near Kurnool, marking a key step in India’s indigenous missile development programme.
Key specifics
- ULPGM-V3 was tested in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes during the final trials.
- The trials were conducted near Kurnool, a specific test location mentioned in the report.
- DRDO is the lead national defence R&D agency behind the missile.
- Bharat Dynamics and Adani Defence were named as production agencies for the system.
- The news item is dated 2026 and focuses on a precision missile, a TNPSC defence topic.
Exam lens
Question type: Defence technology match-the-following, DRDO, ULPGM-V3, Kurnool, Bharat Dynamics, Adani Defence; TNPSC may ask which agency developed the missile and where the final trials were held.