In a significant leap for India’s maritime defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed user trials of an indigenously developed anti-submarine warfare system—the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR).
The tests were conducted from the Indian Navy’s INS Kavaratti, with 17 rockets fired over the past 15 days at various ranges, according to Ministry of Defence sources.
The Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket, developed by DRDO’s Pune-based Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), is designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s ability to neutralize underwater threats with greater precision and range. The successful trials mark a critical milestone in the country’s push for self-reliance in high-end defence technology and weapon systems.
“This development underscores the Indian Navy’s growing undersea warfare capabilities and reflects DRDO’s commitment to strengthening India’s indigenous defence production,” said a senior naval official familiar with the project.
The Defence Ministry, in a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), confirmed the success of the trials and said the new system will significantly boost the Indian Navy’s strike power in the underwater domain. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, Indian Navy, and industry partners for their contributions.
“The successful induction of this system will boost the striking power of the Indian Navy,” Singh said, adding that the trials reflect India’s growing prowess in building home-grown advanced weapon systems.
Speaking at the Controllers Conference organised by DRDO earlier this week, the Defence Minister highlighted the growing international demand for Indian defence products, especially after the success of Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Armed Forces showcased the effectiveness of indigenous systems in a real-world combat scenario.
“The world is looking towards our defence sector,” Singh said. “The valour of our soldiers during Operation Sindoor and the performance of our home-grown systems have triggered renewed global interest. With global military expenditure surpassing USD 2.7 trillion in 2024, a vast market awaits us.”
INS Kavaratti, from where the ERASR trials were conducted, is one of India’s latest and most advanced anti-submarine warfare corvettes, designed under Project 28 and commissioned in 2020. Its selection as the platform for testing the ERASR underscores its frontline role in bolstering India’s anti-submarine warfare posture in the Indo-Pacific region.
The ERASR system is expected to be inducted into naval service following final evaluations and formal clearances. Once operational, it will significantly extend the Navy’s ability to engage enemy submarines before they come within torpedo range, thereby reinforcing India’s deterrence in underwater warfare.
This development is part of a broader effort to modernize India’s naval capabilities amid growing security challenges in the Indian Ocean Region, where submarine activity has increased in recent years.
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