The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army teamed up to test the MRSAM 2025 four times at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, just off Odisha’s coast. On April 3 and 4, India took a huge leap in protecting its skies and These tests proved that this missile is ready to tackle real threats, making India’s defense stronger than ever.
The MRSAM faced all kinds of challenges in these trials. It took on fast-moving targets flying far away, super close, way up high, and down low. Every single time, it hit the bullseye, blasting its target out of the sky with pinpoint accuracy. They set it up just like it’d be used in a real fight, so these wins show it’s battle-ready.
To make sure everything worked perfectly, they used cutting-edge tools like radars, special cameras, and tracking gadgets from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur. Big shots from DRDO and the Army were there, keeping a close watch. The results confirmed this missile is reliable and good to go whenever India needs it.
The Eastern and Southern Commands of the Indian Army ran these tests with DRDO’s help. Because they aced it, two Army units will soon get these missiles, boosting their power to guard the skies. This is a game-changer for India’s air defense crew.
The MRSAM is a high-tech weapon cooked up by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Indian Army. It’s got a radar that spots everything, a control hub, trucks that launch it on the move, and extra vehicles to keep it rolling. It’s built to take down all sorts of flying dangers—planes, drones, you name it.
This isn’t the MRSAM’s first rodeo—earlier versions are already protecting the Indian Air Force and Navy. This new Army version adds even more muscle, making sure India’s ready for any sky threat that comes its way.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh gave a big shoutout to DRDO, the Army, and the companies that helped pull this off. He said these tests prove the MRSAM can nail targets no matter the distance, making India’s defenses rock-solid. DRDO chief Dr. Samir V. Kamat called it a proud moment, tying it to India’s push to build its stuff under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) plan.
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