Navy achieves anti-ship missile capability by firing MRSAM

The MRSAM system has been jointly developed by DRDO and Israeli Aerospace Industries (IAI). There is also active participation of Indian public and private defense industry including MSMEs. The MRSAM manufactured at Bharat Dynamics Limited reflects the Navy's commitment towards an "Atmanirbhar Bharat".

Army formed MRSAM regiment

The Indian Army has raised its first Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) regiment in the Eastern Theater to strengthen its air defense capabilities. This regiment will defend India against enemy aerial threats like fighter jets, UAVs, sub sonic and supersonic missiles etc. The regiment has been equipped with the indigenously developed MRSAM weapon system by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

The Barak-8 Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile System (MRSAM) has been inducted into the Indian Air Force. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh completed the formalities of inducting MRSAM into the 2204 Squadron of the Air Force at a program in Jaisalmer on September 09, 2021. 50-70 km in this missile. Has the capability to shoot down enemy aircraft at a distance of It is the second missile defense system after Akash, which has been inducted into the Air Force. The MRSAM system will be capable of shooting down enemy ballistic missiles, aircraft, helicopters, drones, surveillance aircraft and AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft.

That's why MRSAM system is special

For Air Defence, MRSAM is an all weather 360 degree air defense system which will provide air defense of sensitive areas against a variety of threats in any conflict zone. The MRSAM weighs about 275 kg, is 4.5 m in length and 0.45 m in diameter. Up to 60 kg of weapons can be loaded on this missile. This missile is of two stages, which emits less smoke after launch. Once launched, the MRSAM is fully capable of shooting down any missile, fighter aircraft, helicopters, drones and surveillance aircraft that come within a radius of 70 km. It can strike and attack enemies at a speed of 2469.6 kilometers per hour.