New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) on Thursday afternoon. The test took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha at 3pm.
Trial aimed at validating several key upgrades to the missile system
The missile was launched from a land-based vertical launcher, engaging a high-speed aerial target at a low altitude. The system successfully detected, tracked and intercepted the target, marking a successful demonstration of its precision and effectiveness.
The trial was aimed at validating several key upgrades to the missile system including improvements to the Proximity Fuse and the Seeker. The performance of the missile during the test was carefully monitored through a range of instruments, including radar systems, the Electro-Optical Tracking System, and telemetry equipment stationed at the ITR.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh commended DRDO and Navy
Defence minister Rajnath Singh commended the teams from DRDO and the Indian Navy for their successful execution of the test. He said that the accomplishment reinforces the dependability and effectiveness of the VL-SRSAM system, which is designed to provide a critical layer of defence for naval vessels.
“The @DRDO_India and Indian Navy have successfully flight tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha today. RM Shri @rajnathsingh has congratulated DRDO, Indian Navy and associated teams on the successful flight test of VL-SRSAM. He said that the test had revalidated the high degree of reliability of the VLSRSAM weapon system,” read a post on X by RMO India.
The @DRDO_India and Indian Navy have successfully flight tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha today.
RM Shri @rajnathsingh has congratulated DRDO, Indian Navy and associated teams… pic.twitter.com/UezbdnYDgJ
— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) September 12, 2024
Dr Samir V Kamat, chairman of DRDO and secretary of the Department of Defence Research and Development, also praised the teams involved. He highlighted that the missile system would significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy, acting as a crucial force multiplier in safeguarding India’s maritime interests.
