Two days after brutal terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s scenic Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, the INS Surat – the Indian Navy’s warship – on Thursday carried out a successful test firing of Medium range surface-to-air missile (MR-SAM) air defence missile system in the Arabian Sea, reported ANI.
According to the details, the test took place ahead of the scheduled surface-to-surface missile testing by the Pakistan Navy in the Arabian Sea. The MR-SAM is highly effective against surface-to-surface missiles and other aerial targets.
“#IndianNavy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer #INSSurat successfully carried out a precision cooperative engagement of a sea skimming target, marking another milestone in strengthening our defence capabilities,” Indian Navy wrote on X.
With the MR-SAM air defence missile system test by INS Surat, it demonstrates the Indian Navy’s growing prowess in indigenous warship design, development, and operations. The test also underscores India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing, said the official statement.
About INS Surat:
INS Surat is also the fourth and final ship of the P15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project. It ranks among the largest and most sophisticated destroyers in the world.
INS Surat has an indigenous content of 75 per cent and is equipped with state-of-the-art weapon-sensor packages and advanced network-centric capabilities.
