New Delhi: India today successfully flight tested Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. This paves the way for integration of weapon system onboard Indian Naval Ships.
The launch was conducted from a vertical launcher against an electronic target at a very low altitude. The flight path of the vehicle along with health parameters were monitored using a number of tracking instruments deployed by ITR, Chandipur. All sub-systems performed as per expectation.
Today’s launch of the system was conducted to validate integrated operation of all weapon system components including the vertical launcher unit with controller, canisterised flight vehicle, weapon control system etc. required for future launches of the missile from Indian Naval Ships. The test launch was monitored by senior officials from Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy. The first trial was conducted on February 22, 2021 and this was confirmatory trial to prove the consistent performance of the configuration and integrated operation.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, Indian Navy and industry for the successful flight test and stated that this system will further enhance defence capability of Indian Naval Ships against aerial threats.
– global bihari bureau
