WATCH | "Maiden Endeavour": Indian Navy successfully test-fires indigenous MRSAM Missile from INS Mormugao
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New Delhi, May 23: In a significant development, the Indian Navy on Tuesday undertook the maiden Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) firing from its latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mormugao. It has successfully carried out the engagement of a sea-skimming supersonic target.
This came three months after successfully fire-testing from INS Visakhapatnam.
Indian Navy PRO Commander Vivek Madhwal said, "The successful maiden MRSAM missile firing by INS Mormugao is yet another milestone in Indian Navy’s quest for accurate delivery of Ordnance on Target & showcases Indian Navy's Future Proof Combat Readiness and commitment towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat."
The successful maiden MRSAM missile firing by INS Mormugao is yet another milestone in Indian Navy’s quest for accurate delivery of Ordnance on Target.#IndianNavy #Second2none#AatmanirbharBharat@DefenceMinIndia@AjaybhattBJP4UK@SpokespersonMoD@indiannavy@IndiannavyMedia https://t.co/wmkYDPUM8A pic.twitter.com/W5gHQ3oZYj
— Western Naval Command (@IN_WNC) May 23, 2023
MRSAM
It must be noted that MRSAM has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and produced at Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), reflecting the Navy’s commitment to Atmanirbhar Bharat.
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The MRSAM weapon system is capable of engaging multiple targets up to a range of 70km in severe saturation scenarios. The missile is powered by indigenously developed rocket motor and control system for achieving high manoeuvrability during the terminal phase.
The MRSAM weapon system comprises missiles, combat management system (CMS), mobile launcher systems (MLS), advanced long range radar, mobile power system (MPS), radar power system (RPS), reloader vehicle (RV) and field service vehicle (FSV).
The development of the MRSAM system also represents India and Israel's close collaboration. The partnership has played an important role in strengthening both countries' defence industrial bases.
INS Mormugao
The second of the Project 15B stealth-guided missile destroyers built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL), INS Mormugao (Pennant D67), was commissioned into the Indian Navy in December 2022. The ship, named after a key port in Goa, was commissioned a day before the Goa Liberation Day celebrations.