The Indian Navy and Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) have completed a flight-test of the indigenously developed vertically-launched short-range surface-to-air missile (VL-SRSAM).  

• The test, conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, showcased the missile’s near-boundary-low altitude interception capabilities. 
• The missile was launched from a land-based vertical launcher, and engaged a high-speed aerial target at very close range and low altitude. 
• It successfully obliterated the target by performing the high turn rate necessary for engaging targets at close distances. 
• The successful interception demonstrated the missile’s agility, reliability, and precision.  

About vertically-launched short-range surface-to-air missile (VL-SRSAM)

The Vertical Launch – Short Range Surface to Air Missile, or VL-SRSAM is a quick reaction surface-to-air missile developed by the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). VL-SRSAM being tested from vertical launch system by DRDO and Indian Navy.

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