The Indian Navy has successfully completed user trials of the indigenously developed Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR), marking a significant advancement in the nation’s underwater warfare capabilities.
Conducted between June 23 and July 7, 2025, from the INS Kavaratti, the trials validated the rocket’s operational performance, paving the way for its induction into active service.
The ERASR system is designed for deployment from the Indigenous Rocket Launcher (IRL) mounted on Indian Naval ships. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) through its Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, in collaboration with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory and the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, ERASR is entirely indigenous in design and execution.
The system features a twin-rocket motor configuration, ensuring flexibility across a wide range of mission profiles while maintaining high accuracy and consistency. It is equipped with a domestically developed Electronic Time Fuze, enhancing precision and timing in detonation.
During the user evaluation trials, a total of 17 ERASRs were successfully tested at various ranges, meeting all performance benchmarks, including range accuracy, fuze functionality, and warhead effectiveness. Production of the system will be undertaken by Bharat Dynamics Limited, Hyderabad, and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited, Nagpur.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, Indian Navy, and industry partners on the successful trials, stating that the system’s induction will significantly enhance India’s maritime strike capabilities and contribute to self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
