Indian Navy and DRDO successfully tested indigenous extended range anti-submarine rocket.
Indian Navy-DRDO’s Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket: New Delhi, India – July 8, 2025 – In a significant boost to its anti-submarine warfare capabilities, the Indian Navy has successfully concluded the user trials of the indigenously developed Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR). The rigorous trials, conducted from the INS Kavaratti between June 23 and July 07, 2025, demonstrated the advanced capabilities of this crucial new weapon system, paving the way for its imminent induction into the naval fleet.
The ERASR, a testament to India’s growing self-reliance in defense technology, has been meticulously designed and developed by the Defence Research & Development Organisation’s (DRDO) Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune. This effort was a collaborative venture, involving the expertise of the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory and the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory. The rocket is specifically engineered for use with the Indigenous Rocket Launcher (IRL) systems already fitted on Indian Naval Ships.
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What sets the ERASR apart is its completely indigenous design and its sophisticated twin-rocket motor configuration. This innovative design allows the rocket to meet a wide spectrum of range requirements with remarkable accuracy and consistency, providing the Indian Navy with enhanced flexibility in combating submerged threats. Further underscoring its indigenous nature, the ERASR also incorporates an indigenously developed Electronic Time Fuze, critical for precise detonation.
During the extensive trial period, a total of 17 ERASRs were successfully test-evaluated across various ranges. The trials meticulously demonstrated all specified objectives, including the rocket’s range performance, the flawless functioning of its Electronic Time Fuze, and the effective operation of its warhead. The successful completion of these trials signifies the system’s readiness for operational deployment.
The production of these advanced anti-submarine rockets is a collaborative effort involving key Indian defense manufacturers. Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad, and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur, have been designated as the Production Partners for the ERASR Rockets. Their involvement ensures that the Indian Navy will receive a steady supply of these critical munitions, further strengthening the nation’s defense industrial base.
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With the successful conclusion of these user trials, the Indian Navy is now poised to induct the ERASR System into its fleet in the near future. This addition is expected to significantly augment the Navy’s capability to detect, track, and neutralize enemy submarines, thereby enhancing its overall striking power and maritime security posture in the Indian Ocean region.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended his congratulations to DRDO, the Indian Navy, and the industry partners involved in the development and trials of the system. He emphasized that the induction of this cutting-edge system will undoubtedly boost the Indian Navy’s operational effectiveness. Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr. Samir V. Kamat, also commended the dedicated teams responsible for the design and development of the ERASR, acknowledging their pivotal role in achieving this national milestone.
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