Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM)

Why in news?

• Recently, DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test fired VLSRSAM (Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile) missile from Integrated Test Range (ITR) located at Chandipur, Odisha.
  • T`he missile successfully destroyed a high-speed aerial target at low altitude after being fired from a land-based vertical launcher.
• This successful test of VLSRSAM is an important step towards enhancing the Indian Navy's ability to deal with aerial threats.

Features of VLSRSAM missile

• This missile has been completely developed in India, increasing the self-reliance of the country.
• It has been developed to be fired from warships of the Indian Navy.
• This missile is designed for vertical launch from warships, allowing it to be easily deployed on ships.
• This missile is capable of destroying fighter jets, helicopters, drones (UAVs) and sea-borne missiles.
• This system provides 360-degree protection shield of aerial threats coming from all directions.
• It has dual-mode seeker technology, allowing it to accurately hit the target.
• Equipped with active radar homing system, which gives the missile the ability to autonomously pursue and destroy the target.

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):

• It is the research and development wing of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
• It was formed in the year 1958.
• It is headquartered in Delhi.
• It aims to empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies.