Indian Navy and DRDO Achieve Milestone with Successful Missile Test

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully flight tested a vertical launch short range surface-to-air missile off the Odisha coast. The test aimed to validate updated elements of the system and confirmed its reliability. This enhances the Indian Navy's operational capabilities.

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting a flight test of the vertical launch short range surface-to-air missile (VL-SRSAM) off the coast of Odisha on Thursday.

Defence officials reported that the test, conducted around 3 pm from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, targeted a high-speed aerial object at low altitude, which the missile system successfully tracked and destroyed.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the efforts of the DRDO and Indian Navy teams, asserting that the test reinforces the VL-SRSAM system's reliability. DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat echoed the praise, noting that the system would significantly boost the Indian Navy's operational capabilities.

(With inputs from agencies.)