NEWS – India has achieved a significant milestone with the back-to-back successful test-firing of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM)

HIGHLIGHTS

• The VLSRSAM was test-fired on two consecutive days from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.
• The tests were carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy.
• The missile intercepted high-speed, low-altitude aerial targets, simulating real-world sea-skimming threats.
• Sea-skimming threats are among the most challenging for naval defence systems due to their low altitude.
• Equipped with advanced guidance systems for enhanced precision and agility in targeting.
• Utilises cutting-edge technology for quick response to evolving aerial threats.
• The successful tests bolster India’s indigenous defence production, contributing to self-reliance.
• Strengthens the Indian Navy’s air defence arsenal, ensuring protection against diverse aerial threats.