India successfully conducted the second consecutive test of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM) on Friday, September 13, from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur on the Odisha coast, according to sources from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This follows an earlier successful test on September 12.
In both tests, the VLSRSAM successfully intercepted high-speed, low-altitude aerial targets designed to mimic sea-skimming threats, demonstrating its precision and ability to neutralize airborne threats. These tests further validate the weapon system’s reliability and recent upgrades made to enhance its performance.
DRDO & Indian Navy scores back-to-back Successfully Flight Tests of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM) on 12 & 13th Sep 2024. In both the tests, missile successfully intercepted a high speed low altitude aerial target mimicking sea skimming aerial threat pic.twitter.com/loaJl30hwK
— DRDO (@DRDO_India) September 13, 2024
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the DRDO, the Indian Navy, and the teams involved in the flight tests, highlighting that the missile is equipped with modern technologies that will significantly bolster the capabilities of the Indian Armed Forces.
The Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and DRDO Chairman, Dr. Samir V Kamat, also extended his congratulations to the teams behind the successful flight tests.
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For safety purposes, the Balasore district administration, in consultation with ITR authorities, temporarily relocated 3,100 residents from six nearby villages within a 2.5 km radius of the launch pad during the tests.
These consecutive flight tests of the VLSRSAM underscore India’s continued advancements in missile technology, reinforcing its defensive capabilities.
