IAF inducts medium range surface-to-air-missile system

The Indian Air Force has inducted a medium range surface-to-air-missile system that is capable of destroying aerial threats, including enemy fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles and missiles, at a range of 70km.

The MRSAM has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation in partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries.

It is fitted with Israel’s Barak missile and can travel at a lightning pace. The missile is powered by an indigenously developed rocket motor and control system to achieve high manoeuvrability.

The naval version of the MRSAM has been operationally deployed on three Indian Navy warships. The Indian Army is yet to induct the system.