Nirbhay Family of Subsonic Cruise Missiles : News and Discussions
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- LRLACM for Army, 4k cr
Possibly around 150-160 assuming ~25crores each, if more pricey then around 100-120.
Possibly around 150-160 assuming ~25crores each, if more pricey then around 100-120.
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This is the basis of our future Tomahawk class missile. In future we should increase its range from 1000 to 2000+ kms. Being subsonic, long range and stealth are its biggest assets. Being much cheaper than BrahMos, we shall saturate the enemy AD using this missile and its future variants.
All in all, a great news
Brahmos is the most expensive cruise missile. We should be able to make 2-3 LRLACM at the cost of one brahmos.
Expensive yes, but also one of the most feared
Hoping for Russia to provide TOT of Zircon so that we can have our BrahMos 2. Imagine if Mach 3 and 800kms BrahMos is so dangerous, what could Mach 9 and 1000kms do to your enemy(both psychologically and physically)?To operate a 2000 km class subsonic missile, we would need a good strong GPS alternative satcom network established first that is decent jam proof. Without that, very long range is not possible. As of now , army version would probably be limited like SLCM, 500-800km. Navy & IAF versions would be around 1000km perhaps, could go beyond with better networking. Step by step progress I guess.This is the basis of our future Tomahawk class missile. In future we should increase its range from 1000 to 2000+ kms. Being subsonic, long range and stealth are its biggest assets. Being much cheaper than BrahMos, we shall saturate the enemy AD using this missile and its future variants.
All in all, a great news
Initially, cost will be higher side due to all associated extra systems & stuff. DRDO now seems to build ground checkout system for every missile system under development, entire work to be given to 1 or 2 dcpp lead partner to handle all the subsystems & suppliers. Given the size of the project, very few can handle such work. Adani, BDL can. Not sure L&T would be taking part due to their policy.
ITCM launcher work to commence post award of contract & be completed within 1 year of that.
Some incredibly good news coming out of DRDO today, Flight test successful
The NOTAM was published for 26th - 28th March, And rescheduled to 18th April,
ITCM Missile is the Nirbhay variant that flies with STFE "Manik" Engine , Multiple tests later , we believe the technology has now reached a mature stage.
ITCM Missile is the Nirbhay variant that flies with STFE "Manik" Engine , Multiple tests later , we believe the technology has now reached a mature stage.
Finally all the trials and tribulations of our scientists is bearing fruits. Awesome news
Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile successfully flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coast
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile (ITCM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on April 18, 2024. 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 flight of the missile was also monitored from the Su-30-Mk-I aircraft of the Indian Air Force.
The missile followed the desired path using way point navigation and demonstrated very low altitude sea-skimming flight. This successful flight test has also established the reliable performance of the indigenous propulsion system developed by Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru.
The missile is also equipped with advanced avionics and software to ensure better and reliable performance. The missile is developed by Bengaluru-based DRDO laboratory Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) along with contribution from other laboratories and Indian industries. The test was witnessed by many senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories along with the representatives from the production partner.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO for the successful flight-test of the ITCM and stated that successful development of indigenous long range subsonic cruise missile powered by indigenous propulsion is a major milestone for Indian defence R&D.
Secretary Department of Defence R&D & Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat congratulated the entire team of DRDO on successful conduct of the ITCM launch.
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I'm really getting tired of this useless celebration of tests without anything to show for. It's been 3-4 years of ITCM testing and development. What's the point of this if you can't produce usable products from it? After what 15 years of development its still a technology demonstrator.
Where are LRLACM, ALCM, or SLCM? I bet none of these will go into bulk production this decade.
Where are LRLACM, ALCM, or SLCM? I bet none of these will go into bulk production this decade.
Do these people have the memory of a goldfish? They have been testing ITCM for 4 years. The main purpose of ITCM is to validate the Manik engine.
We are failing to actually deploy at scale. We have the building blocks but execution is extremely poor.
It is really shameful that we do not have a subsonic cruise missile. Missiles are supposed to be something DRDO is good at !.
Soon UAE will have one !.