MRSAM SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRED

A medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range off Odisha coast. The MRSAM has been developed jointly by DRDO, IAI of Israel for the Indian Air Force. The missile guided by a radar system and onboard avionics, successfully hit a pilotless target aircraft. Many Indian industries like BEL, L&T, BDL, Tata group of companies besides other private industries have contributed to the development of a number of subsystems which have been put into use in this flight test. The MRSAM provides reliable air defence at medium ranges. Both, Indian and Israeli teams participated in the launch. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar congratulated DRDO and the industry partners for successful launch.