The Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer, INS Surat, successfully conducted a test firing of a medium-range surface-to-air missile in the Arabian Sea. The missile boasts a range of approximately 70 kilometers.
This achievement underscores India's progress in indigenous warship design, development, and operations, reinforcing the nation's commitment to self-reliance in defense manufacturing. The successful test is described as a significant milestone in strengthening the Navy's defense capabilities and a testament to its dedication to safeguarding India's maritime interests.
Navy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Surat successfully carries out precision cooperative engagement of sea skimming target marking another milestone in strengthening India’s defence capabilities, on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: ANI
Indian Navy's guided missile destroyer INS Surat successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile in the Arabian Sea.
The missile has a range of around 70 km, it is learnt.
"The Indian Navy's latest indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Surat has successfully carried out a precision cooperative engagement of a sea-skimming target, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the Navy's defence capabilities," the Navy said.
"This achievement demonstrates India's growing prowess in indigenous warship design, development, and operations, and underscores the nation's commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing," it said.
The Navy said the "milestone" is a "testament" to the force's "unwavering commitment" to safeguarding the nation's maritime interests and its dedication to Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India).
Published - April 24, 2025 08:24 pm IST
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