New Delhi: User trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) were successfully conducted aboard INS Kavaratti between June 23 and July 7, 2025. Developed by the Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, in collaboration with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory and the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, ERASR represents a significant leap in India’s indigenous naval defence capabilities.
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Indigenously Designed for Indian Naval Ships
The ERASR is a completely indigenous anti-submarine rocket system designed for use with the Indian Navy’s Indigenous Rocket Launcher (IRL). The rocket features a twin-motor configuration to ensure a wide operational range and is equipped with an indigenously developed Electronic Time Fuze for enhanced accuracy and reliability.
All Trial Objectives Successfully Met
A total of 17 ERASR units were test-fired during the trials at varying ranges. Key objectives, including range performance, electronic fuze functionality, and warhead effectiveness, were fully met, confirming the system’s readiness for operational deployment.
Production Partners and Industrial Collaboration
Bharat Dynamics Limited (Hyderabad) and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited (Nagpur) are the production partners for the ERASR rockets. With user trials successfully completed, the Indian Navy is poised to induct the system shortly.
Leadership Applauds Indigenous Achievement
Defence Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Navy, and the industrial partners involved in the project. He stated that the addition of ERASR would significantly enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capability.
DRDO Chairman and Secretary of Defence R&D, Dr. Samir V. Kamat, also lauded the efforts of the scientific and technical teams responsible for the successful development and testing of ERASR.
Strategic Impact
The successful completion of ERASR trials marks a vital milestone in India’s quest for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, reinforcing the nation’s naval strike power and underwater warfare preparedness.
About DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India’s premier government agency responsible for military research and development, working under the Ministry of Defence. It designs and develops cutting-edge defense technologies, including missiles, radars, electronic warfare systems, and unmanned vehicles to strengthen national security.
