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India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan, China afraid of developments under sea! India fires 17 rockets in 15 days, new weapon is now...
Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket: In a significant development for the Indian Navy, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an indigenous anti-submarine rocket to destroy enemy submarines. Media reports have noted that the Indian Navy successfully tested 17 rockets in the last 15 days. Here are all the details you need to know about Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR i.e. Eraser). The user trials of the made-in-India anti-submarine Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) have been successfully conducted from INS Kavaratti, marking a significant milestone in India's naval defence capabilities. How India fires 17 rockets in 15 days? Reports have it that the Indian Navy, in collaboration with DRDO's Pune-based Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) lab, tested 17 rockets at different ranges from the INS Kavaratti warship. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Navy, and the associated industry partners for the successful development and testing of the indigenous system. What has Union Defence Minister said? In a post on social media platform X , the Defence Ministery stated, 'The User trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) have been successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti. Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh congratulates DRDO, Indian Navy and the Industry involved in development and trials of the System. He has added that the successfully induction of this system will boost the striking power of the Indian Navy.' Earlier on Monday, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that the demands for Indian defence equipment have increased following Operation Sindoor, and a big market is awaiting India. Speaking at the Controllers Conference organised by DRDO, the Union Defence Minister said, 'The world is looking towards our Defence sector. The valour that our soldiers have shown during Operation Sindoor, as well as the way we showcased the capabilities of our domestic equipment, has led to an increase in demand for our indigenous defence products. World military expenditure has increased to over USD 2.7 trillion in 2024 – such a big market is awaiting us.' (With inputs from agencies)
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Defence milestone: India tests homegrown anti-submarine rocket ERASR ; Rajnath calls it 'boost in striking power of Navy'
NEW DELHI: India achieved a major milestone in naval defence with the successful user trials of the indigenously developed Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR). The trials were carried out on Tuesday from INS Kavaratti, showcasing the growing capabilities of homegrown defence technologies. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the defence research and development organisation ( ), the Navy, and the industry partners involved in developing and testing the rocket. Taking to social media platform X, defence ministry posted, 'The User trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) have been successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti. Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsingh congratulates DRDO, Indian Navy and the Industry involved in development and trials of the System. He has added that the successfully induction of this system will boost the striking power of the Indian Navy. ' The ERASR is part of a broader push by the government to enhance self-reliance in the defence sector and reduce dependence on imports. The rocket is designed to improve the Navy's ability to counter undersea threats more effectively and from longer ranges. On Monday, Rajnath also spoke about the rising global interest in Indian defence equipment following the success of . Addressing officials at the controllers' conference organised by DRDO in New Delhi, he said, 'The world is looking towards our Defence sector. The valour that our soldiers have shown during Operation Sindoor, as well as the way we showcased the capabilities of our domestic equipment, has led to an increase in demand for our indigenous defence products. World military expenditure has increased to over USD 2.7 trillion in 2024 - such a big market is awaiting us. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' He further highlighted the importance of utilising the defence budget wisely, noting that it is larger than the GDP of some countries. '...If you look at our Defence budget, it's bigger than the GDP of some countries in the world. When a significant portion of people's hard-earned income is allocated to the Defence Ministry, our responsibility increases exponentially – we need effective growth. Our Defence expenditure should be such that not only does the budget increase, but also we should utilise it in the right way - by proper deployment at the right time for the right objective,' he said.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Science
- The Hindu
India successfully tests indigenous anti-submarine rocket system
India has tested an extended range anti-submarine rocket system that is expected to significantly enhance the Indian Navy's fire power. The user trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) have been successfully carried out from warship INS Kavaratti from June 23 to July 7, officials said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Indian Navy and the industry involved in development and trials of the system. "He has added that the successful induction of this system will boost the striking power of the Indian Navy," Mr. Singh's office said on 'X'. The rocket system is a totally indigenous anti-submarine weapon. "It has twin-rocket motor configuration to meet a wide spectrum of range requirements with high accuracy and consistency," the Indian Navy said. A total of 17 ERASRs were successfully test evaluated at different ranges. All the specified objectives of the trials such as range performance, electronic time fuze functioning and warhead functioning were successfully demonstrated, the Navy said.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Science
- NDTV
India Successfully Tests Indigenous Anti-Submarine Rocket System
New Delhi: India has tested an extended range anti-submarine rocket system that is expected to significantly enhance the Indian Navy's fire power. The user trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) have been successfully carried out from warship INS Kavaratti from June 23 to July 7, officials said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation, Indian Navy and the industry involved in development and trials of the system. "He has added that the successful induction of this system will boost the striking power of the Indian Navy," Singh's office said on 'X'. The rocket system is a totally indigenous anti-submarine weapon. "It has twin-rocket motor configuration to meet a wide spectrum of range requirements with high accuracy and consistency," the Indian Navy said. A total of 17 ERASRs were successfully test evaluated at different ranges. All the specified objectives of the trials such as range performance, electronic time fuze functioning and warhead functioning were successfully demonstrated, the Navy said.
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Science
- Hindustan Times
Navy successfully tests made-in-India anti-submarine rocket ERASR from INS Kavaratti
The user trials of Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR), a completely indigenous anti-submarine rocket, have been successfully carried out from INS Kavaratti. The anti-submarine rocket system is expected to significantly enhance the Indian Navy's striking power. ERASR is a totally indigenous anti-submarine rocket used to combat submarines(X/@DefenceMinIndia) Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Navy and the Industry involved in the development and trials of the system, said his office. He added that the successful induction of this system will boost the striking power of the Indian Navy. The trials were carried out from June 23, 2025 to July 07, 2025. What is ERASR? ERASR is a totally indigenous anti-submarine rocket used to combat submarines and fired from onboard indigenous rocket launchers of Indian Naval Ships, according to the defence ministry. ERASR 'has a twin-rocket motor configuration to meet a wide spectrum of range requirements with high accuracy and consistency. It uses an indigenously developed Electronic Time Fuze,' the ministry added. ERASR has been designed by DRDO's Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, in association with High Energy Materials Research Laboratory and Naval Science & Technological Laboratory. The firms involved in the production of ERASRs are Hyderabad's Bharat Dynamics Limited and Nagpur's Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited. Both firms are the production partners for ERASR rockets. During the trials, a total of 17 ERASRs were successfully test evaluated at different ranges and all the key objectives of the trials - range performance, electronic time fuze functioning, and warhead functioning - were successfully demonstrated. With successful completion of user trials, Indian Navy is expected to induct the ERASR system soon. In another major step towards strengthening its hold on the vast maritime expanse where China is steadily boosting its influence, the Indian Navy will sharpen its edge in the Indian Ocean region with the induction of six locally made warships in around a year, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.
