India’s Indigenous Anti-Submarine Rocket System Passes Trials, Set for Naval Induction.
India has successfully completed user trials of its Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR), a fully indigenous system designed to strengthen the Indian Navy’s underwater combat capabilities. The tests were conducted from INS Kavaratti between June 23 and July 7, showcasing the system’s operational readiness.
The ERASR, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in collaboration with the Indian Navy and Indian industry partners, features a twin-rocket motor configuration. This design allows the system to engage submarine targets at varying ranges with high accuracy and reliability.
According to the Indian Navy, all 17 test firings met their objectives, successfully demonstrating range precision, electronic time fuze performance, and warhead detonation. The trials validated ERASR’s consistency across multiple scenarios, paving the way for its induction into active naval service.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the stakeholders, stating that the successful deployment of ERASR will “significantly enhance the Navy’s strike capabilities.” In a post on social media platform X, his office affirmed that the system marks another milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
With ERASR now cleared for use, the Navy gains a powerful new tool in anti-submarine warfare, critical to maintaining maritime security in the Indian Ocean region.
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