Long range surface-to-air missile(LRSAM)

India has successfully test-fired the Barak-8 long-range surface-to-air(LRSAM) nuclear-capable ballistic missile, jointly developed with Israel, from a defence test facility off the Odisha coast.

About the missile:

• Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) is a joint development program of DRDO, Indian Navy and Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI).
• LRSAM is also called Barak 8 missile in Israel which in Hebrew language means Lightning.
• The Navy wants the LR-SAM for its four new Kolkata-class destroyers, seven proposed Project 17A frigates, and the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC).
• For the LRSAM, DRDO has designed and developed Dual Pulse Propulsion System and other safe arm mechanisms for Solid Propulsion system.
• The missile is designed to defend against any type of airborne threat including aircraft, helicopters, anti-ship missiles, and UAVs as well as cruise missiles and combat jets.
• Both maritime and land-based versions of the system exist.
• The LRSAM programme consists of Missiles, MFSTAR (Radar), Weapon Control System, Vertical Launcher unit and Two- way data link.
• Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) has undertaken joint development of missiles viz. Long Range Surface to Air Missile (LRSAM) for Indian Navy and Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM) for Indian Air Force with M/s Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI), Israel.

By: Vishal