Indian Navy Nears Induction Of Indigenous ERASR Anti-Submarine Rockets With Successful User Trials From INS Kavaratti

India has taken a significant step towards enhancing its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, with the successful completion of user trials for the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR).

Trials were conducted from 23 June to 7 July from the INS Kavaratti, the Defence Ministry said in statement.

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE) in Pune, in collaboration with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory and the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, ERASR is designed for use with the Indigenous Rocket Launcher (IRL) fitted on Indian naval ships.

The ERASR system represents a fully indigenous solution for combating underwater threats.

Featuring a twin-rocket motor configuration, the rocket is capable of meeting a wide spectrum of range requirements with high accuracy and consistency.

A total of 17 ERASR rockets were test-fired at different ranges during the trials, successfully meeting key objectives, including range performance, electronic fuze functionality, and warhead effectiveness.

Bharat Dynamics Limited in Hyderabad and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited in Nagpur have been designated as production partners for the ERASR rockets.

With user trials concluding successfully, the Indian Navy is expected to induct the ERASR system soon, bolstering its maritime strike power.

Defence Mantri Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement, stating that the induction of this system into the Indian Navy will boost its striking power.

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