India Successfully Tests Extended-Range Anti-Submarine Rocket from INS Kavaratti

New Delhi: The Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) has successfully completed user trials from INS Kavaratti, a frontline warship of the Indian Navy. The trials, conducted between June 23 and July 7, 2025, demonstrated the rocket’s operational performance and seamless integration with the Indigenous Rocket Launcher system onboard.

The ERASR is a fully indigenous anti-submarine rocket system designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It features a twin-rocket motor configuration, enabling it to meet a wide spectrum of range requirements with high accuracy and consistency. The rocket uses an indigenously developed Electronic Time Fuze, showcasing India’s advancements in defense technology.

During the trials, 17 ERASRs were test-fired at varying ranges, successfully demonstrating range performance, electronic fuze functionality, and warhead effectiveness. With the successful completion of user trials, the Indian Navy is expected to induct the ERASR system soon. Bharat Dynamics Limited and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited are the designated production partners for the ERASR system.

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, Indian Navy, and industry partners involved in the development and trials of the ERASR system. He emphasized that the induction of this system will significantly enhance the Indian Navy’s offensive and defensive capabilities. DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat also lauded the efforts of the scientific and technical teams responsible for the successful development and testing of ERASR.