In a significant boost to India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army successfully conducted four flight tests of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) on April 3 and 4, 2025. The tests took place at Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast.

The trials were designed to assess the missile’s performance against a variety of aerial threats. Each of the four tests targeted high-speed airborne objects at different ranges and altitudes, including long-range, short-range, high-altitude, and low-altitude scenarios. The missiles precisely intercepted and destroyed their targets, demonstrating their accuracy and operational effectiveness.

With this successful testing, the MRSAM system has reaffirmed its reliability in defending against aerial threats, strengthening India’s defense preparedness. Officials from DRDO and the Indian Army monitored the trials, expressing confidence in the missile system’s readiness for deployment.

The flight-tests were carried out with the weapon system in operational condition. The performance of the weapon system was validated through the flight data captured by range instruments like radars and electro-optical tracking systems deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. The flight tests were carried out in the presence of senior officials from DRDO and the Indian Army.

The trials were carried out by the Indian Army from Eastern and Southern Commands under DRDO guidance. These trials have proven the operational capability of both Army Commands and paved the way for operationalisation of weapon systems in two Regiments.

The MRSAM is developed jointly by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries for use by the Indian Army. The MRSAM Army weapon system comprises multi-function radar, command post, mobile launcher system and other vehicles.