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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	~~{{Portal\|India\|Rocketry}}~~
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	*[[Trishul (missile)\|Trishul]]		*[[Trishul (missile)\|Trishul]]

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	{{Short description\|Indian surface to air missile series}}		{{Short description\|Indian surface to air missile series}}
	{{for\|the air-to-air variant of the missile\|Astra (missile)\|}}		{{for\|the air-to-air variant of the missile\|Astra (missile)\|}}
	{{Use Indian English\|date=February ~~2022~~}}		{{Use Indian English\|date=February 2020}}
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=April ~~2022~~}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=April 2020}}
	{{Infobox weapon		{{Infobox weapon
	\| name = VL-SRSAM		\| name = VL-SRSAM
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	\| diameter = {{cvt\|178\|mm}}		\| diameter = {{cvt\|178\|mm}}
	<!-- Explosive specifications -->		<!-- Explosive specifications -->
	\| 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 ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\| 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>
	\| filling_weight =		\| filling_weight =
	\| detonation = [[Radio proximity fuze]]		\| detonation = [[Radio proximity fuze]]
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	\| fuel_capacity =		\| fuel_capacity =
	\| vehicle_range = {{cvt\|40\|km}} - {{cvt\|50\|km}}<ref name="auto">{{Cite web \|date=2022-06-25 \|title=VL-SRSAM missile system successfully test-fired \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/vl-srsam-missile-system-successfully-test-fired-7989717/ \|access-date=2022-06-27 \|website=The Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref>		\| vehicle_range = {{cvt\|40\|km}} - {{cvt\|50\|km}}<ref name="auto">{{Cite web \|date=2022-06-25 \|title=VL-SRSAM missile system successfully test-fired \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/vl-srsam-missile-system-successfully-test-fired-7989717/ \|access-date=2022-06-27 \|website=The Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref>
	\| speed = [[Mach number\|Mach]] 4.5<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Bhardwaj \|first1=Tarun \|title=Deadly weapon! IAF successfully test-fires air-to-air missile Astra from Sukhoi-30 combat aircrafts [sic]\|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/deadly-weapon-iaf-successfully-test-fires-air-to-air-missile-astra-from-sukhoi-30-combat-aircrafts/1708799/ \|access-date=30 August 2020 \|publisher=Financial Express \|date=17 September ~~2022~~}}</ref>		\| speed = [[Mach number\|Mach]] 4.5<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Bhardwaj \|first1=Tarun \|title=Deadly weapon! IAF successfully test-fires air-to-air missile Astra from Sukhoi-30 combat aircrafts [sic]\|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/deadly-weapon-iaf-successfully-test-fires-air-to-air-missile-astra-from-sukhoi-30-combat-aircrafts/1708799/ \|access-date=30 August 2020 \|publisher=Financial Express \|date=17 September 2019}}</ref>
	\| guidance = '''Mid-course:''' [[Fibre-optic gyroscope\|Fibre-optic gyro]] based [[inertial navigation system]] with [[mid-course update]] via [[datalink]]. <br/>'''Terminal:''' [[Active radar homing]]		\| 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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	{{Short description\|Indian surface to air missile series}}		{{Short description\|Indian surface to air missile series}}
	{{for\|the air-to-air variant of the missile\|Astra (missile)\|}}		{{for\|the air-to-air variant of the missile\|Astra (missile)\|}}
	{{Use Indian English\|date=February ~~2020~~}}		{{Use Indian English\|date=February 2022}}
	{{Use dmy dates\|date=April ~~2020~~}}		{{Use dmy dates\|date=April 2022}}
	{{Infobox weapon		{{Infobox weapon
	\| name = VL-SRSAM		\| name = VL-SRSAM
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	\| is_missile = yes		\| is_missile = yes
	<-- Service history -->		<-- Service history -->
	\| service = {{start date\|2022}} ~~(planned)~~		\| service = {{start date\|2022}}
	\| used_by = [[Indian Navy]]		\| used_by = [[Indian Navy]]
	\| wars =		\| wars =
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	\| diameter = {{cvt\|178\|mm}}		\| diameter = {{cvt\|178\|mm}}
	<!-- Explosive specifications -->		<!-- Explosive specifications -->
	\| 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>		\| 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 2022}}</ref>
	\| filling_weight =		\| filling_weight =
	\| detonation = [[Radio proximity fuze]]		\| detonation = [[Radio proximity fuze]]
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	\| fuel_capacity =		\| fuel_capacity =
	\| vehicle_range = {{cvt\|40\|km}} - {{cvt\|50\|km}}<ref name="auto">{{Cite web \|date=2022-06-25 \|title=VL-SRSAM missile system successfully test-fired \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/vl-srsam-missile-system-successfully-test-fired-7989717/ \|access-date=2022-06-27 \|website=The Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref>		\| vehicle_range = {{cvt\|40\|km}} - {{cvt\|50\|km}}<ref name="auto">{{Cite web \|date=2022-06-25 \|title=VL-SRSAM missile system successfully test-fired \|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/vl-srsam-missile-system-successfully-test-fired-7989717/ \|access-date=2022-06-27 \|website=The Indian Express \|language=en}}</ref>
	\| speed = [[Mach number\|Mach]] 4.5<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Bhardwaj \|first1=Tarun \|title=Deadly weapon! IAF successfully test-fires air-to-air missile Astra from Sukhoi-30 combat aircrafts [sic]\|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/deadly-weapon-iaf-successfully-test-fires-air-to-air-missile-astra-from-sukhoi-30-combat-aircrafts/1708799/ \|access-date=30 August 2020 \|publisher=Financial Express \|date=17 September ~~2019~~}}</ref>		\| speed = [[Mach number\|Mach]] 4.5<ref>{{cite news \|last1=Bhardwaj \|first1=Tarun \|title=Deadly weapon! IAF successfully test-fires air-to-air missile Astra from Sukhoi-30 combat aircrafts [sic]\|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/deadly-weapon-iaf-successfully-test-fires-air-to-air-missile-astra-from-sukhoi-30-combat-aircrafts/1708799/ \|access-date=30 August 2020 \|publisher=Financial Express \|date=17 September 2022}}</ref>
	\| guidance = '''Mid-course:''' [[Fibre-optic gyroscope\|Fibre-optic gyro]] based [[inertial navigation system]] with [[mid-course update]] via [[datalink]]. <br/>'''Terminal:''' [[Active radar homing]]		\| 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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	\| propellant = [[Solid fuel]]		\| propellant = [[Solid fuel]]
	\| ceiling =		\| ceiling =
	\| altitude = {{cvt\|15\|km}}<ref name="auto"/>		\| altitude = {{cvt\|16\|km}}<ref name="auto"/>
	\| accuracy =		\| accuracy =
	\| launch_platform = Surface Ship		\| launch_platform = Surface Ship
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	==Design==		==Design==

	VL-SRSAM is based on [[Astra (missile)\|Astra]] Mark 1 [[air-to-air missile]] with four [[Wingspan\|short-span]] [[Chord (aeronautics)\|long-chord]] [[cruciform wing]]s that provide [[Aerodynamics\|aerodynamic]] stability. It also includes additional [[Thrust vectoring#Exhaust vanes\|jet vane driven thrust vector control]] to enable quick reaction time on vertical launch and smokeless exhaust.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Kulkarni\|first=Sushant\|date=2021-12-11\|title=Explained: What is the vertical launch surface to air missile that India has successfully test-fired?\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-vertical-launch-short-range-surface-to-air-missile-7667344/\|url-status=live\|access-date=2021-12-11\|website=The Indian Express\|language=en}}</ref> VL-SRSAM conceived for area and [[point-defence]] role to save naval platforms. Each [[Vertical launching system\|Vertical Launch System]] (VLS) can hold forty missiles in a twin quad-pack canister configuration carrying eight missiles each for [[hot launch]] that can be installed in an arrangement of multiple launch systems based on availability of space on the ship. The missile is for neutralizing various aerial threats at medium and close ranges, including [[fighter aircraft]] 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> As an integrated solution of missile and weapon control system (WCS) with 360° interception capability, it can detect and engage threats from different directions. Although plan was to develop short range air defence missile, VL-SRSAM achieved a range of 60 km making it a medium range air defence system. The missile is said to be fitted in destroyers, frigates, corvettes and aircraft carriers.<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>		VL-SRSAM is based on [[Astra (missile)\|Astra]] Mark 1 [[air-to-air missile]] with four [[Wingspan\|short-span]] [[Chord (aeronautics)\|long-chord]] [[cruciform wing]]s that provide [[Aerodynamics\|aerodynamic]] stability. It also includes additional [[Thrust vectoring#Exhaust vanes\|jet vane driven thrust vector control]] to enable quick reaction time on vertical launch and smokeless exhaust.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Kulkarni\|first=Sushant\|date=2021-12-11\|title=Explained: What is the vertical launch surface to air missile that India has successfully test-fired?\|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-is-vertical-launch-short-range-surface-to-air-missile-7667344/\|url-status=live\|access-date=2021-12-11\|website=The Indian Express\|language=en}}</ref> VL-SRSAM conceived for area and [[point-defence]] role to save naval platforms. Each [[Vertical launching system\|Vertical Launch System]] (VLS) can hold forty missiles in a twin quad-pack canister configuration carrying eight missiles each for [[hot launch]] that can be installed in an arrangement of multiple launch systems based on availability of space on the ship. The missile is for neutralizing various aerial threats at medium and close ranges, including [[fighter aircraft]] 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> As an integrated solution of missile and weapon control system (WCS) with 360° interception capability, it can detect and engage threats from different directions. Although plan was to develop short range air defence missile, VL-SRSAM achieved a range of 50 km making it a medium range air defence system. The missile is said to be fitted in destroyers, frigates, corvettes and aircraft carriers.<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 name="auto1"/><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>		[[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 name="auto1"/><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>
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	Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 24 June 2022 announced that India has successfully test-fired the Vertically Launched Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from an Indian Naval Ship off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha. The launch of the system was conducted against a high-speed aerial target mimicking aircraft, which was successfully engaged. <ref>{{cite press release\|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/india-successfully-test-fires-vl-srsam-from-indian-naval-ship-off-odisha-coast-drdo-article-92432165\|title=India successfully test-fires VL-SRSAM from Indian Naval Ship off Odisha coast: DRDO\|publisher=Times Now\|date=24 June 2022}}</ref>		Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 24 June 2022 announced that India has successfully test-fired the Vertically Launched Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from an Indian Naval Ship off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha. The launch of the system was conducted against a high-speed aerial target mimicking aircraft, which was successfully engaged. <ref>{{cite press release\|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/india-successfully-test-fires-vl-srsam-from-indian-naval-ship-off-odisha-coast-drdo-article-92432165\|title=India successfully test-fires VL-SRSAM from Indian Naval Ship off Odisha coast: DRDO\|publisher=Times Now\|date=24 June 2022}}</ref>

	~~==Manufacture==~~		'''Fourth test'''
	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>

	==~~Future~~ Operators==		DRDO and Indian Navy successfully flight tested VL-SRSAM from the ITR,Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on 23 August 2022.The flight test was carried out from an Indian Naval Ship against a high-speed unmanned aerial target for demonstration of vertical launch capability. The missiles, equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, intercepted the target with high accuracy.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=DRDO & Indian Navy successfully flight-test Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile off Odisha coast \|url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1853841 \|access-date=2022-08-23 \|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>

			==Operators==

	;{{Flagu\|India}}		;{{Flagu\|India}}
	* [[Indian Navy]]- [[~~Kamorta class]], [[INS Vikramaditya]],[[Shivalik-class frigate]], [[Brahmaputra-class frigate]], [[Delhi~~-class destroyer]]		* [[Indian Navy]]- [[Rajput-class destroyer]]
	* [[Indian Air Force]]

	== See also ==		== See also ==
			{{Portal\|India\|Rocketry}}
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	*[[Trishul (missile)\|Trishul]]		*[[Trishul (missile)\|Trishul]]

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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}}
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| image = File:Maiden launch of VL-SRSAM by DRDO (cropped).jpg
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| caption = Maiden launch of VL-SRSAM by [[DRDO]].
| type = [[Surface-to-air missile]]
| origin = India

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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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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==

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* [[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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