VL-SRSAM

VL-SRSAM is based on Astra Mark 1 air-to-air missile with four short-span long-chord cruciform wings that provide aerodynamic stability. It also includes additional jet vane driven thrust vector control to enable quick reaction time on vertical launch and smokeless exhaust.{{Cite web|last=Kulkarni|first=Sushant|date=2021-12-11|title=Explained: What is the vertical launch surface to air missile that India has successfully test-fired?|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-vertical-launch-short-range-surface-to-air-missile-7667344/|access-date=2021-12-11|website=The Indian Express|language=en}} VL-SRSAM conceived for area and point-defence role to save naval platforms. Each Vertical Launch System (VLS) can hold forty missiles in a twin quad-pack canister configuration carrying eight missiles each for hot launch that can be installed in an arrangement of multiple launch systems based on availability of space on the ship. The missile is for neutralizing various aerial threats at medium and close ranges, including fighter aircraft and sea skimming anti-ship missiles.{{Cite web|title=Navy's Surface-To-Air Missile Test-Fired, Can Hit Sea-Skimming Targets|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/navys-vertical-launch-short-range-surface-to-air-missile-test-fired-can-hit-sea-skimming-targets-2376308|access-date=2021-02-23|website=NDTV.com}} With its 360° interception capability, as an integrated missile and weapon control system (WCS), it can identify and neutralize threats coming from all directions. Even though a short-range air defense missile was the original goal, the VL-SRSAM is a medium-range air defense system. Its attack range of 40 km has been increased to 80 km. The missile is said to be fitted in destroyers, frigates, corvettes and aircraft carriers.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-22|title=DRDO successfully launches Surface to Air Missile capable of neutralising aerial threats|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/drdo-successfully-launches-surface-to-air-missile-vl-srsam-missile-system-capable-of-neutralizing-aerial-threats-2343701.html|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Zee News|language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Rout |first=Hemant Kumar |date=22 February 2021 |title=Maiden test of Vertically Launched SRSAM from ITR off Odisha coast likely today |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/feb/22/maiden-test-of-vertically-launched-srsam-from-itr-off-odisha-coast-likely-today-2267271.html |access-date=2021-02-22 |website=The New Indian Express}}

Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research & Development Establishment (Engineers), Research Centre Imarat (RCI) and some private sector industries were involved in the design and development of the missile system as part of Development cum Production Partner programme (DCPP).{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2021|title=DRDO opens up missile production partnership for Indian private sector|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms|access-date=2021-04-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}} VL-SRSAM superseded the cancelled Maitri missile project undertaken jointly by MBDA and DRDO based on the work done on MICA and Trishul.{{Cite web|last=Rout|first=Hemant Kumar|date=23 February 2021|title=DRDO conducts successful flight test of VL-SRSAM|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/feb/23/drdo-conducts-successful-flight-test-of-vl-srsam-2267748.html|access-date=2021-02-23|website=The New Indian Express}} The aerodynamic characterization research was conducted at the National Aerospace Laboratories' 1.2m Trisonic Wind Tunnel Facility.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-06 |title=Bengaluru: 1.2m trisonic wind tunnel at National Aerospace Laboratories completes 55 years of service |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/bengaluru-12m-trisonic-wind-tunnel-at-national-aerospace-laboratories-completes-55-years-of-service20220606001500/ |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=ANI |language=en}}

In 2024, DRDO developed an IAF-specific 8×2 truck-mounted variant. It has been developed for defending frontline airbases in conjunction with the Akash system.{{Cite web |last=Bhatia |first=Aditi |date=2024-09-03 |title=DRDO’s VL-SRSAM System Set to Enhance IAF’s Air Defense Capabilities |url=https://pune.news/defence/drdos-vl-srsam-system-set-to-enhance-iafs-air-defense-capabilities-224641/ |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=PUNE.NEWS |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2024-09-04 |title=How DRDO's 8×2 Truck-Mounted System for VL-SRSAM will Boost IAF's Defence Against Low Altitude Aerial Threats |url=https://defence.in/threads/how-drdos-8-2-truck-mounted-system-for-vl-srsam-will-boost-iafs-defence-against-low-altitude-aerial-threats.9690/ |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=Defence.in |language=en-US}}

• 22 February 2021: Maiden test firing of VL-SRSAM. DRDO successfully test fired two VL-SRSAM at Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The launch tested the efficacy of vertical launch system and missile's maximum and minimum range. Both the missile successfully intercepted their target with pin point accuracy.{{cite press release|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039|title=Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System|publisher=PIB|date=22 February 2021}}

• 7 December 2021: VL-SRSAM was successfully tested by DRDO from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. The launch was conducted from a vertical launcher against an electronic target at a very low altitude. The launch was conducted to validate integrated operation of all weapon system components including the vertical launcher unit with controller, canisterised flight vehicle, weapon control system etc.{{cite press release|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1778966|title=Successful Flight Test of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile|publisher=PIB|date=7 December 2021}}
• 24 June 2022: DRDO announced that India has successfully test-fired the VL-SRSAM from an Indian Naval Ship, off the coast of Chandipur. The launch of the system was conducted against a high-speed aerial target mimicking aircraft, which was successfully engaged.{{cite press release|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/india-successfully-test-fires-vl-srsam-from-indian-naval-ship-off-odisha-coast-drdo-article-92432165|title=India successfully test-fires VL-SRSAM from Indian Naval Ship off Odisha coast: DRDO|publisher=Times Now|date=24 June 2022}}
• 23 August 2022: DRDO and Indian Navy successfully flight tested VL-SRSAM from the ITR, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on. The flight test was carried out from an Indian Naval Ship against a high-speed unmanned aerial target for demonstration of vertical launch capability. The missiles, equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, intercepted the target with high accuracy.{{Cite web |title=DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight-test Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile off Odisha coast |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1853841 |access-date=2022-08-23 |website=pib.gov.in}}
• 2023: DRDO test fired VL-SRSAM from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur on an unknown date as per a press release.{{Cite news |date=22 December 2023 |title=MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - YEAR END REVIEW 2023 |work=Press Information Bureau |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1989502 |access-date=24 December 2023}}
• 12 September 2024: DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully carried out the VL-SRSAM user associate trial from ITR, Chandipur. The test was conducted against a low-altitude, high-speed aerial target from a land-based vertical launcher. The target was successfully tracked and engaged. The purpose of this test was to verify several improved components, including Seeker and Proximity Fuse.{{cite news |date=12 September 2024 |title=DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight test Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile off Odisha coast |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2054307 |access-date=12 September 2024 |work=Press Information Bureau |publisher= |agency=Ministry of Defence}}{{Cite web |last=Rout |first=Hemant Kumar |date=2024-09-12 |title=India successfully test-fires short-range surface-to-air missile for Navy |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2024/Sep/12/india-successfully-test-fires-short-range-surface-to-air-missile-for-navy |access-date=2024-09-12 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}

• 13 September 2024: The Indian Navy and DRDO conducted a successful follow-up VL-SRSAM user associate trial against a high-speed sea-skimming aerial target.{{cite news |date=13 September 2024 |title=DRDO & Indian Navy achieve back-to-back success with 2nd consecutive flight test of VLSRSAM off Odisha coast |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2054488 |access-date=13 September 2024 |work=Press Information Bureau |publisher= |agency=Ministry of Defence}}{{Cite web |last=Bharatshakti |first=Team |date=2024-09-13 |title=DRDO’s VLSRSAM Project Achieves Second Consecutive Flight Test Success |url=https://bharatshakti.in/drdos-vlsrsam-project-achieves-second-consecutive-flight-test-success/ |access-date=2024-09-13 |website=Bharat Shakti |language=en-US}}{{cite twitter |number=1834509978356351436 |user=DRDO_India |title=DRDO & Indian Navy scores back-to-back Successfully Flight Tests of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VLSRSAM) on 12 & 13th Sep 2024... |date=2024-09-13 |access-date=2024-09-13}}
• 26 March 2025: DRDO and the Indian Navy successfully tested VLSRSAM against a high-speed aerial target at low altitude and very close range from a land-based vertical launcher at ITR, Chandipur. The test demonstrated near-boundary-low altitude capability. The missile proved its agility, dependability, and pinpoint precision by destroying the target entirely and accomplishing higher turn rate needed for target engagement at very close range. All of the system components were deployed in combat configuration mode. The missile has functioned as expected thanks to its indigenous RF seeker, multi-function radar, and weapon control system. Several range instruments at ITR recorded flight data, which was used to validate the performance.{{Cite news |date=26 March 2025 |title=DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight-test indigenously-developed Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile |url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2115509 |access-date=27 March 2025 |work=Press Information Bureau |agency=Ministry of Defence, Government of India}}

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File:Maiden launch of VL-SRSAM by DRDO.jpg|Maiden test (22 February 2021).

File:VL-SRSAM being tested from vertical launch system.jpg|VLS integrated operational validation test (7 December 2021).

File:VL-SRSAM successfully test-fired from an Indian Naval Ship at Integrated Test Range on 24 June 2022 - 1.jpg|First ship-borne test from an Indian naval ship (24 June 2022).

File:VLSRSAM updated with proximity fuse and seeker tested successfully.jpg|Verification test for improved seeker and proximity fuze (12 September 2024).

File:VLSRSAM test in 2025.jpg|Near-boundary-low altitude capability test (26 March 2025).

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