- The MR-SAM air defence missile system test by INS Surat demonstrates the Indian Navy’s growing prowess in indigenous warship design, development, and operations.
- The test has taken place before the scheduled surface-to-surface missile testing by the Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea
NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, APR 24
The Indian Navy’s warship INS Surat has carried out a successful test firing of Medium range surface-to-air missile (MR-SAM) air defence missile system in the Arabian Sea.
The test has taken place before the scheduled surface-to-surface missile testing by the Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea. The MR-SAM is highly effective against surface-to-surface missiles and other aerial targets.
“#IndianNavy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer #INSSurat successfully carried out a precision cooperative engagement of a sea skimming target, marking another milestone in strengthening our defence capabilities,” Indian Navy wrote on X.
This achievement demonstrates the Indian Navy’s growing prowess in indigenous warship design, development, and operations, and underscores the nation’s commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing, according to a statement.
INS Surat, the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project, ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world. It has an indigenous content of 75% and is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities.
