Successful Test of the ‘MRSAM’ Air-Defence System

In April 2025, DRDO and the Indian Army jointly conducted four successful trials of the MRSAM system.

    • The tests covered four distinct scenarios — interception of a long-range target, a short-range target, and engagements at high altitude and at low altitude.
  • All tests were conducted from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island (formerly Wheeler Island) off the coast of Odisha.

MRSAM System

  • The Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) is an advanced anti-aircraft air-defence system, jointly developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
  • With a range of about 70 km, MRSAM provides a medium-tier protective ....
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