Context:
The Union Defence Ministry inked a ₹2,960-crore contract with Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL) for medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MR-SAM) for the Indian Navy. “The MR-SAM system is a standard fit aboard multiple Indian naval ships, and is planned to be fitted on the majority of the future platforms planned for acquisition.
Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles (MRSAM)
Medium-range surface-to-air missiles, abbreviated as MRSAM, are missile systems designed for intercepting enemy aircraft, helicopters, drones, and missiles. MRSAMS are ground-launched missiles that are used by the Indian Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Features of MRSAMs
- Range
- MRSAMs have a range of 70 km
- Guidance
- MRSAMs use dual guidance systems, which include a command and active radar seeker
- Propulsion
- MRSAMs use a dual pulse solid motor
- Warhead
- MRSAMs carry a pre-fragment warhead
- Maneuverability
- MRSAMs are highly maneuverable and capable of engaging several targets at the same time
- Radar systems
- MRSAMs use radar systems to track and detect incoming threats
- The MRSAM is also referred to as the “Abhra” Weapon System.
