VL-SRSAM

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{{Short description|Indian surface to air missile series}}
{{for|the air-to-air variant of the missile|Astra (missile)|}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2020}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2020}}
{{Infobox weapon
| name = VL-SRSAM
| image = File:Maiden launch of VL-SRSAM by DRDO (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 150
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| caption = Maiden launch of VL-SRSAM by [[DRDO]].
| type = [[Surface-to-air missile]]
| origin = India

| is_missile = yes
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| service = {{start date|2022}} (planned)
| used_by = {{navy|IND}}
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| designer = [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]
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| manufacturer = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]]
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|engine = Smokeless [[solid-propellant rocket]] motor

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| filling = [[High-explosive]] pre-[[Fragmentation (weaponry)|fragmented]] [[HMX]]/[[Polyurethane|PU]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Aroor |first1=Shiv |title=How India's ASTRA Air-To-Air Missile Is Quietly Killing It |url=https://www.livefistdefence.com/2018/03/how-indias-astra-air-to-air-missile-is-quietly-killing-it.html |website=Livefist Defence |access-date=30 August 2020}}</ref>
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| vehicle_range = {{cvt|40|km}} - {{cvt|50|km}}
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| guidance = '''Mid-course:''' [[Fibre-optic gyroscope|Fibre-optic gyro]] based [[inertial navigation system]] with [[mid-course update]] via [[datalink]]. <br/>'''Terminal:''' [[Active radar homing]]

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| launch_platform = Surface Ship
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The '''Vertical Launch - Short Range Surface to Air Missile''', or '''VL-SRSAM''' is a quick reaction [[surface-to-air missile]] developed by [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO).<ref name="rout_NIE_1">{{cite news |last1=Rout |first1=Hemant K |title=Maiden test of Vertically Launched SRSAM from ITR off Odisha coast likely today |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/feb/22/maiden-test-of-vertically-launched-srsam-from-itr-off-odisha-coast-likely-today-2267271.html |access-date=22 February 2021 |work=The New Indian Express |agency=The New Indian Express}}</ref> It features mid-course inertial guidance through fibre optic gyroscope and active radar homing in terminal phase. The missile features [[mid-course update]] via [[datalink]] for lock on before launch (LOBL) and [[Lock-on after launch|lock on after launch]] capability (LOAL). VL-SRSAM is capable of being vertically launched from naval platforms of the Indian Navy. It is intended to replace older [[Barak-1]] surface to air missile system onboard Indian Navy warships.<ref>{{Cite web|title=DRDO conducts first launch of the VL-SRSAM|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/02/22/drdo-conducts-first-launch-of-vl-srsam.html|access-date=2021-02-22|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref> VL-SRSAM will be used as short range air defence system for Indian navy and Indian Air Force.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Feb 22|first1=PTI / Updated|last2=2021|last3=Ist|first3=22:33|title=DRDO successfully launches VL-SRSAM twice {{!}} India News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-successfully-launches-vl-srsam-twice/articleshow/81157352.cms|access-date=2021-02-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

==Design==

VL-SRSAM is based on [[Astra (missile)|Astra]] Mark 1 Air to Air Missile with four cruciform [[Wingspan|short-span]] [[Chord (aeronautics)|long-chord]] wings. But it comes with additional [[Thrust vectoring#Exhaust vanes|jet vane driven thrust vector control]] to enable quick reaction vertical launch from naval platforms for point and area defence roles. Each [[Vertical launching system|Vertical Launch System]] (VLS) can hold up to eight missiles for [[hot launch]] and multiple launch systems can be installed on a ship. VL-SRSAM is meant for neutralizing various aerial threats at medium and close ranges, including fighter targets and sea-skimming [[Anti-ship missile]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Navy's Surface-To-Air Missile Test-Fired, Can Hit Sea-Skimming Targets|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/navys-vertical-launch-short-range-surface-to-air-missile-test-fired-can-hit-sea-skimming-targets-2376308|access-date=2021-02-23|website=NDTV.com}}</ref> It act as single point integrated solution that include missile and weapon control system (WCS) to detect and engage aerial targets from different directions with 360° interception capability.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-22|title=DRDO successfully launches Surface to Air Missile capable of neutralising aerial threats|url=https://zeenews.india.com/india/drdo-successfully-launches-surface-to-air-missile-vl-srsam-missile-system-capable-of-neutralizing-aerial-threats-2343701.html|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Zee News|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Rout|first=Hemant Kumar|date=22 February 2021|title=Maiden test of Vertically Launched SRSAM from ITR off Odisha coast likely today|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/feb/22/maiden-test-of-vertically-launched-srsam-from-itr-off-odisha-coast-likely-today-2267271.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-22|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

[[Defence Research and Development Laboratory]] (DRDL), [[Research & Development Establishment (Engineers)]], [[Research Centre Imarat]] (RCI) and some private sector industries were involved in the design and development of the missile system as part of Development cum Production Partner programme (DCPP).<ref>{{Cite web|title=DRDO conducts first launch of the VL-SRSAM|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/india/2021/02/22/drdo-conducts-first-launch-of-vl-srsam.html|access-date=2021-02-22|website=The Week|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 April 2021|title=DRDO opens up missile production partnership for Indian private sector|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/drdo-opens-up-missile-production-partnership-for-indian-private-sector/articleshow/81928553.cms|url-status=live|access-date=2021-04-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> VL-SRSAM superseded the cancelled [[Maitri (missile)|Maitri missile]] project undertaken jointly by [[MBDA]] and DRDO based on the work done on [[MICA (missile)|MICA]] and [[Trishul (missile)|Trishul]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rout|first=Hemant Kumar|date=23 February 2021|title=DRDO conducts successful flight test of VL-SRSAM|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2021/feb/23/drdo-conducts-successful-flight-test-of-vl-srsam-2267748.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-23|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

==Testing==

DRDO successfully test fired two VL-SRSAM on 22 February 2021 at [[Odisha]] coast. The maiden launch tested the efficacy of vertical launch system and missile's maximum and minimum range. Both the missile successfully intercepted their target with pin point accuracy.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1700039|title=Successful Launches of VL-SRSAM Missile System|publisher=PIB|date=22 February 2021}}</ref>

==Manufacture==
DRDO has planned to offload the manufacture of the missile to a private sector company. Making it one of the first mainline weapon platform to be produced by a private industry under the aegis of [[Atmanirbhar Bharat]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/private-firms-allowed-to-partner-up-with-drdo-in-missile-development-production-1787785-2021-04-06|title=Private firms allowed to partner up with DRDO in missile development, production|publisher=India Today|date=2021-04-06|last=Negi|first=Manjeet}}</ref>

==Operators==

;{{Flagu|India}}
* [[Indian Navy]]
* [[Indian Air Force]]

== See also ==
*[[XRSAM|XR-SAM]]
*[[Barak 8]]
*[[Akash-NG]]
*[[Akash (missile)|Akash]]
*[[Advanced Air Defence]] (AAD)
*[[Prithvi Air Defence]] (PAD)
==References==
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{{Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)}}
{{Indian missiles}}

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[[Category:Defence Research and Development Organisation]]
[[Category:Surface-to-air missiles of India]]
[[Category:Post–Cold War weapons of India]]
[[Category:Guided missiles of India]]
[[Category:Naval surface-to-air missiles]]

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