In a significant boost to India’s defence preparedness, the country successfully conducted four flight-tests of the Army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system on April 3 and 4, 2025, from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located off the Odisha coast. The tests mark a major milestone in enhancing the Indian Army’s air defence capabilities, particularly in engaging diverse aerial threats.
According to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release, the four operational flight-trials were conducted against high-speed aerial targets, representing threats at long-range, short-range, high altitude, and low altitude. In each case, the MRSAM missiles successfully intercepted and destroyed the targets, registering direct hits, thereby validating the weapon system’s capability under realistic battlefield conditions.
The tests were conducted with the weapon system in full operational condition, simulating real-time deployment scenarios. Data was recorded and analyzed using sophisticated tracking and telemetry tools, including radars and electro-optical tracking systems, deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur, also located in Odisha.
The operational flight trials were executed by the Indian Army units from both the Eastern Command and Southern Command, under the supervision and technical guidance of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). These successful tests have now paved the way for the induction and operationalisation of the MRSAM weapon systems in two Indian Army regiments.
The MRSAM weapon system has been jointly developed by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Indian Army. The system is designed to neutralize a wide variety of aerial threats, including fighter jets, UAVs, helicopters, and missiles, at ranges up to 70 km. The comprehensive MRSAM system includes: Multi-function radar, Command and control post, Mobile launcher systems and Automated support vehicles.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the efforts of DRDO, the Indian Army, and industry partners for the successful MRSAM flight-tests, noting that the achievement significantly strengthens India’s indigenous defence capabilities. Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, also congratulated the teams involved, stating that these successful trials are major milestones in building the Indian Army’s operational air defence strength.
In a significant boost to India’s defence preparedness, the country successfully conducted four flight-tests of the Army version of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) system on April 3 and 4, 2025, from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, located off the Odisha coast. The tests mark a major milestone in enhancing the Indian Army’s air defence capabilities, particularly in engaging diverse aerial threats.
According to a Press Information Bureau (PIB) release, the four operational flight-trials were conducted against high-speed aerial targets, representing threats at long-range, short-range, high altitude, and low altitude. In each case, the MRSAM missiles successfully intercepted and destroyed the targets, registering direct hits, thereby validating the weapon system’s capability under realistic battlefield conditions.
The tests were conducted with the weapon system in full operational condition, simulating real-time deployment scenarios. Data was recorded and analyzed using sophisticated tracking and telemetry tools, including radars and electro-optical tracking systems, deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur, also located in Odisha.
The operational flight trials were executed by the Indian Army units from both the Eastern Command and Southern Command, under the supervision and technical guidance of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). These successful tests have now paved the way for the induction and operationalisation of the MRSAM weapon systems in two Indian Army regiments.
The MRSAM weapon system has been jointly developed by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Indian Army. The system is designed to neutralize a wide variety of aerial threats, including fighter jets, UAVs, helicopters, and missiles, at ranges up to 70 km. The comprehensive MRSAM system includes: Multi-function radar, Command and control post, Mobile launcher systems and Automated support vehicles.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the efforts of DRDO, the Indian Army, and industry partners for the successful MRSAM flight-tests, noting that the achievement significantly strengthens India’s indigenous defence capabilities. Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, also congratulated the teams involved, stating that these successful trials are major milestones in building the Indian Army’s operational air defence strength.
