DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Test Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM)
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Flight-test of Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM) |
| Organisations Involved | Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy |
| Date of Test | March 26, 2025 |
| Location of Test | Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha |
| Target Engaged | High-speed aerial target at very close range and low altitude |
| Capability Demonstrated | Near-Boundary-Low Altitude capability |
| Launch Platform | Land-based vertical launcher |
| Key Technologies Tested | RF Seeker, Multi-Function Radar (MFR), Weapon Control System (WCS), ITR Range Instruments |
| Purpose of Test | Validate missile's agility, reliability, and accuracy |
| Significance for Navy | Enhances short-range air defence capability and maritime security |
| Indigenous Development | Developed indigenously, boosting self-reliance in defence production |
| Statements | Rajnath Singh and Dr. Samir V Kamat praised the achievement as a technological edge |