A Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) (Barak-8 surface-to-air ballistic missile) was successfully test-fired today from the Integrated Test Range off Odisha Coast. The MRSAM is jointly developed by DRDO and IAI of Israel for the Indian Air Force. The missile guided by a Radar system and on-board avionics successfully hit a Pilotless target aircraft.
Many Indian industries like BEL, L&T, BDL, TATA group of companies besides other private industries have contributed to the development of a number of subsystems which have been put into use in this flight test.
The MRSAM system provides reliable air defence at medium ranges.
Both, Indian and Israel teams participated in the launch campaign. The Defence Minister Shri Manohar Parrikar congratulated DRDO and the Industry Partners for successful demonstration of the Air Defence capability.
Secretary Deptt of Def R&D and DG DRDO Dr. S Christopher declared the launch as a major milestone for the IAF towards air defence.