DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Flight Test Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SR SAM) off Odisha Coast.

Science and Technology

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted a flight test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SR SAM) off the Odisha coast. The missile, designed for quick reaction against aerial threats, demonstrated its capabilities in a high-stakes test environment. This successful test underscores India’s advancements in defense technology and enhances its strategic defense capabilities. The VL-SR SAM is intended to provide robust protection for naval assets against a range of aerial threats, marking a significant step forward in the country’s defense research and development efforts.


      The VL-SR SAM features advanced tracking and targeting systems for enhanced accuracy in intercepting aerial threats.

      The successful test reinforces India’s commitment to strengthening its naval defense capabilities and indigenous missile technology.

     

 

     


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Chairman: Sameer V. Kamat
Headquarters: New Delhi
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