The Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) cleared for procurement today by the DAC for the IN & @IAF_MCC , is a Nirbhay derivative that can be launched from existing UVLMs (Universal Vertical Launcher Modules) used to launch Brahmos LACMs.
The LRLACM will feature a RF seeker for terminal homing. (Nirbhay was a technology demonstrator project. It didn't feature a terminal homing seeker.) DRDO announced the existence of the LRLACM during #DefExpo2020.
Around 20 development trials of the LRLACM are planned starting 2023. The IN plans to procure 200 LRLACMs worth Rs 5,000 crore for the 30 IN ships armed with Brahmos missiles.
The @IAF_MCC variant of the LRLACM would be air launched, not container based. Like the Nirbhay, LRLACM would be optimized for terrain hugging flight profile to preclude engagement by AD systems.
