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Back-to-Back Surface-to-Air Missile Tests

  • 14 Sep 2024

On 12th and 13th September, 2024, India successfully test-fired the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM) for two consecutive days from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha.

Key Points

  • Successful Tests: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) confirmed that the VLSRSAM tests on September 12 and 13, 2024, successfully intercepted high-speed, low-altitude aerial targets simulating sea-skimming threats.
  • Missile Performance: Both tests demonstrated the missile’s capability to counter sea-skimming aerial threats effectively.
  • Safety Measures: To ensure safety, approximately 3,100 residents from six villages within a 2.5 km radius of the ITR Launch Pad 3 were temporarily relocated during the tests.
  • Collaboration: The successful tests were conducted in collaboration with the Indian Navy and DRDO, highlighting advancements in India's missile technology.
  • Public Communication: DRDO shared the test results and updates via social media, emphasizing the achievement in enhancing India’s defense capabilities.