DRDO, Navy successfully test vertical launch short-range surface-to-air missile
- In Reports
- 12:11 PM, Sep 13, 2024
- Myind Staff
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, successfully conducted a flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, on Thursday at approximately 3 pm.
The flight test carried out from a land-based vertical launcher, was designed to evaluate the missile system's capability to intercept a low-flying, high-speed aerial target. During the test, the missile system effectively tracked and engaged the target, showcasing its operational effectiveness and precision. In addition to assessing the system’s overall performance, the test aimed to validate several upgraded components, such as the Proximity Fuse and Seeker.
The performance of the VL-SRSAM was evaluated using flight data collected by various range instruments, including Radar, the Electro-Optical Tracking System (EOTS), and Telemetry, all deployed at the ITR in Chandipur.
Senior scientists from various DRDO laboratories, who have been integral to the indigenous development of the weapon system, along with representatives from the Indian Navy, were closely involved in monitoring the launch.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the DRDO, the Indian Navy, and the associated teams for the successful flight test, noting that the test has confirmed the high reliability of the VL-SRSAM weapon system.
Dr Samir V Kamat, the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO also congratulated the teams, highlighting that the system will act as a significant force multiplier for the Indian Navy.
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