Centre for Joint Warfare Studies (CENJOWS), in collaboration with Aerospace Services India (ASI) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), organized the 2nd edition of the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) India Eco-System Summit at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event aimed to strengthen India’s air and missile defence capabilities in line with Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives.
Key Highlights
Organisers:
- CENJOWS
- Aerospace Services India (ASI)
- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
Theme: Self-reliance in air and missile defence; boosting indigenous capabilities.
Major Participants: Ministry of Defence, Indian Armed Forces, DRDO, Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), Indian defence industry leaders
Summit Features:
- Panel discussions on operational readiness and missile self-reliance
- India-Israel Defence Synergy: Showcased growing cooperation in defence technologies and system integration.
- Technology Showcase:
- AI-driven defence support tools like STORMS (developed by ASI)
- Focus on lifecycle support & integrated service management
- Panel Discussions: On self-reliant missile systems, operational preparedness, and strategic defence innovation
- Industry Interactions: Discussions on long-term indigenous capability development in missile manufacturing
Focus Areas of Summit
- BARAK 8 Missile System
- Developed jointly by DRDO and IAI
- A vital part of the MRSAM system, deployed by Indian Navy and Air Force
- Summit spotlighted indigenous support for Air Defence Fire Control Radar, subsystems, and life-cycle management through ASI-IAI partnership
- BARAK 8 Missile: Core part of MRSAM system — provides aerial threat interception
- ASI-IAI India JV: Offers critical technical representation, life-cycle support, and local manufacturing capabilities
- MRSAM Programme’s Indigenous Drive
- Emphasis on technical representation, local manufacturing, and resilient infrastructure
- Collaboration showcases India’s push for future-ready air defence via localized innovation
About MRSAM System
- Full Form: Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
- Purpose: Designed to neutralize airborne threats like aircraft, UAVs, and missiles
- Range: Up to 70 km
- Jointly developed by: DRDO (India) and IAI (Israel)
- Used by: Indian Air Force, Navy, and Army
About CENJOWS (Centre for Joint Warfare Studies)
- Established: 27 August 2007
- Under: Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS), Ministry of Defence
- Legal Status: Registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860
- Objectives:
- Promote synergy across military sectors
- Serve as a neutral platform for strategic discussions
- Connect stakeholders: government, private sector, academia, NGOs, civil society
- Address joint warfare and national security issues holistically
MRSAM (Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile): Jointly developed by DRDO and IAI, produced in India by BDL