New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army carried out four successful flight-tests of the Army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) off the coast of Odisha on April 3 and 4, 2025. The tests were conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island.
The missile system successfully intercepted and destroyed high-speed aerial targets in all four trials. The tests were designed to assess the missile’s performance against targets at long-range, short-range, high altitude, and low altitude.
The weapon system was tested in its operational condition. Data from radars and electro-optical tracking systems at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur was used to validate the missile’s performance. Senior officials from DRDO and the Indian Army monitored the trials.
The tests were carried out by the Indian Army’s Eastern and Southern Commands under DRDO’s guidance. The trials confirmed the operational capability of both Army Commands and facilitated the operationalisation of the MRSAM in two regiments.
Developed jointly by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries, the MRSAM system includes a multi-function radar, command post, mobile launcher system, and other related vehicles.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Army, and industry partners for the success, noting that the tests confirmed the missile’s capability to intercept targets at critical ranges.
Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development, and Chairman of DRDO, acknowledged the teams involved, calling the trials significant for strengthening the Indian Army’s operational capabilities.
– global bihari bureau
