India's VLSRSAM Missile Test: A Leap in Defense Technology

In a significant advancement, the DRDO and the Indian Navy have successfully tested the VLSRSAM missile, highlighting India's prowess in defense technology. The land-based launch demonstrated the missile's agility, precision, and reliability, underscoring its potential as a formidable asset to the Indian Navy's capabilities.

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have marked a milestone with the successful flight-test of the indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VLSRSAM). The test, conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha at noon on March 26, 2025, underscores India's growing competence in missile technology.

This crucial trial featured a missile launched from a land-based vertical launcher, effectively targeting a high-speed aerial adversary at a low altitude and close range. The missile's precision and responsiveness were on full display as it executed necessary high-turn maneuvers to neutralize the target, demonstrating its excellence in agility and accuracy. All components of the missile system, such as indigenous Radio Frequency seeker, Multi-Function Radar, and Weapon Control System, performed seamlessly and validated India's technological advancements.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh applauded the DRDO, the Indian Navy, and industry partners, describing the missile as a testament to India's robust design and development capabilities. The VLSRSAM promises to be an influential force multiplier for the Indian Navy. Echoing these sentiments, Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, highlighted that the successful test, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, signifies a strategic technological boost for the armed forces. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)