Long Range Air-to-Surface Supersonic Cruise Missile

PENDING

Long-range supersonic cruise missile development line for stand-off strike roles

Budget

N/A

Timeline

N/A

Sector

DRDO

Indigenisation

90%

R&D READINESS

TRL 3/9

DRDO · Cruise Missile

● PENDING

INTEL SIGNALS

Strategic priority designation

Listed in DRDO 2026 notable AoN systems. Public disclosures indicate requirement intent but not a finalized contract architecture yet.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

DRDO’s Long Range Air-to-Surface Supersonic Cruise Missile (LRASSCM) Set to Debut Exclusively on Su-30MKI Fleet - Defence.in

news.google.com · 23 Mar 2026

Death to rain across borders: DRDO’s supersonic LRASSCM missile is ready, Su-30MKIs turn lethal - Zee News

news.google.com · 24 Mar 2026

India Tests 1,000km Long-Range Cruise Missile, DRDO’s LRLACM Alters Indo-Pacific Strike Balance - Defence Security Asia

news.google.com · 16 Jun 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about LRASSCM

Pipeline Status

TRL-3/9

AoN Backed Development

Estimated Budget

Undisclosed

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2032

Operational Target

Armed Service

DRDO

90% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of LRASSCM?▾

Long Range Air-to-Surface Supersonic Cruise Missile is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-3/9 (AoN Backed Development). Long-range supersonic cruise missile development line for stand-off strike roles

When is LRASSCM expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates ongoing execution with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2032.

Which agencies and companies are building LRASSCM?▾

LRASSCM is developed in coordination with lead agency: DRDO; development partner: Services + Indian industry; vendors: DRDO.

What is the indigenisation level of LRASSCM?▾

LRASSCM targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

DRDO

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