The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test fired the Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (SRSAM) off the coast of Odisha at 3.20 pm on 12 September 2024. This missile is completely indigenous. It is installed in the vertical launch system in naval warships. That is why it is also called Vertical Launch Short
In the recent attacks on Ukraine, Russia has used ballistic missiles procured from North Korea. The name of this missile is Hwasong-9. It is a medium range ballistic missile. This missile system and launching system has been developed by North Korea in its own country. Which is now also with Russia. Also read: Agni-4 Missile:
A few months ago, DRDO successfully tested VL-SRSAM for the Indian Navy. It is a short-range surface-to-air missile. Which is launched vertically. The vertical launch facility helps in deploying it in submarines and ships. But this facility was not useful for the Air Force. Also read: These big changes will happen in the three armies…