Navy tests long-range anti-submarine rocket

The Indian Navy has conducted ‘user trials’ of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ER-ASR). The test was successfully carried out from warship INS Kavaratti.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Navy and the industry involved in development and trials of the system. He added that the successful induction of this system will boost the striking power of the Indian Navy.

The ER-ASR is an anti-submarine weapon developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is designed to replace the existing Russian-origin rocket guided bombs (RGBs) and offers an extended range compared to previous systems. The ER-ASR can achieve a range of over 8 kilometres, significantly improving the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.

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