User trials of ERASR (Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket) were successfully conducted from INS Kavaratti recently. The trials were led by DRDO’s Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, with support from High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) and Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL)
About ERASR
- ERASR is a completely indigenous anti-submarine rocket.
- Purpose: Designed to combat submarine threats and launched from the Indigenous Rocket Launcher (IRL) onboard Indian Navy ships.
- Features:
- Twin-rocket motor configuration for varied range operations.
- Indigenously developed Electronic Time Fuze for high accuracy.
- Demonstrates high consistency and reliability in targeting.
Trial Highlights
- Total of 17 ERASRs tested at various ranges during the user trials.
- All key objectives were successfully demonstrated – Range performance, Electronic Time Fuze functionality and Warhead effectiveness
Industrial Partnerships
- Production partners for ERASR include Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Hyderabad and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur
Strategic Significance
- Strengthens India’s indigenous capabilities in anti-submarine warfare.
- Enhances operational readiness of Indian Naval Ships.
- The system is expected to be inducted into the Indian Navy soon following successful trials.