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DRDO Successfully Tests VL-SRSAM Surface-to-Air Missile.

Defence | Dated: 30 Mar 2026

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) flawlessly test-fired the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from an Indian Naval Ship off the coast of Odisha. The system is designed to neutralize highly maneuverable aerial threats.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The missile operates with a state-of-the-art indigenous radio frequency seeker.
  • It will heavily replace the older Barak-1 missile systems on Indian naval warships.
  • The operational range of the VL-SRSAM is approximately 40 to 50 kilometers.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Missile: VL-SRSAM.
  • Type: Surface to Air.
  • Agency: DRDO.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which short-range surface-to-air missile, designed for naval warships, was recently successfully test-fired by DRDO?

Correct Answer: VL-SRSAM

🚀 Quick Recap:

About VL-SRSAM

  • Full Form - Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile
  • Developer - DRDO