DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Test VL-SRSAM Missile
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Flight test of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) |
| Date | September 12, 2024 |
| Time | Around 3 PM |
| Location | Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha |
| Conducted by | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy |
| Launch Platform | Land-based vertical launcher |
| Target | Low-flying, high-speed aerial target |
| Key Features Validated | Proximity Fuse and Seeker technology |
| Monitoring Instruments | Radar, Electro-Optical Tracking System (EOTS), Telemetry |
| Acknowledged by | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat |
| Significance | Demonstrated operational effectiveness and tracking capabilities |
| Objective | Engage and neutralize fast-moving aerial targets, validate system upgrades |