Army variant of MRSAM system successfully completes development trials

On Wednesday two Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) Army weapon system achieved direct hits against high-speed aerial targets at Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.

The launches were carried out establishing the accuracy and reliability of the weapon system against targets covering the sea-skimming and high altitude functionality within the envelope. With the conclusion of flight trials for different ranges and scenarios, the system has completed its development trials.

According to a statement by the Ministry of Defence, the performance of all weapon system components including missile, weapon system radar and command post have been validated during these trials.

The flight tests were carried out in the presence of senior officials from Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Army and the Industry for successful launches of the MRSAM-Army and said the successful launches have once again proved the reliability of the system.

On March 27, 2022, the missile system was successfully flight tested twice against high-speed aerial targets for different ranges as part of the live firing trials. The missiles intercepted the aerial targets and destroyed them completely, registering direct hits at both the ranges. The first launch was to intercept a medium altitude long range target and second launch was for proving the capability of a low altitude short range target.