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integration. The actual physical
blueprint of this missile is a

brilliant example of public-private
synergy. From major private and
public Indian defence industries
to specialised MSMEs, more than
35 industries are contributing in
the supply chain for electrical

and mechanical system/
sub-system/components
of LR-LACM. Therefore, LR-
LACM is entirely developed by

collaborative efforts of DRDO
the real challenge lies ahead.
and Indian Industries boosting
This requires a deliberate and
Aatmanirbharta in Defence
focused road-map for transition
manufacturing. The LR-LACM
from successful prototyping to
programme therefore represents
systematic industrial scaling.
not merely a successful missile
Government of India’s policy
development, but it is also a
shift to open up advanced
major defence production
defence manufacturing to
milestone demonstrating
private defence industries
India’s expanding capacity to
has contributed towards
support advanced defence
establishing manufacturing
and aerospace manufacturing
facilities in the Private Sector
ecosystems domestically.
The successful initial flight and this has created a highly
test marks a spectacular triumph. resilient indigenous defence

With subsequent trials with user’s manufacturing capability,
participation and induction successfully securing India’s
of LR-LACM with the forces, strategic and industrial future.

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