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In a significant boost to India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Indian Navy has successfully completed user trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti. The trials, conducted between June 23 and July 7, mark a major step toward the system’s induction into naval service.
Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the ERASR is a completely indigenous anti-submarine weapon system designed for launch from Indian naval ships equipped with indigenous rocket launchers (IRLs). The rocket is a critical component in enhancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability, offering extended range and precision against underwater threats.
The system has been jointly developed by DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, along with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), and the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam.
According to a Ministry of Defence release, the ERASR features a twin-rocket motor configuration that enables it to meet a wide range of requirements. It is equipped with an indigenously developed Electronic Time Fuze and has demonstrated high accuracy and consistency across trials.
During the evaluation, 17 rockets were test-fired at varying ranges to assess parameters such as range performance, fuze operation, and warhead effectiveness. All trial objectives were successfully achieved, the Ministry confirmed.
The ERASR system is expected to be inducted into the Indian Navy following the successful completion of user trials. Production partners for the system include Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad, and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, Indian Navy, and industry partners involved, stating that the system’s induction will significantly boost the Navy’s striking power in underwater warfare.
DRDO Chairman and Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, Dr. Samir V. Kamat, also lauded the collaborative effort and technological achievement of the teams behind the ERASR.
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