Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) co-developed by India and Israel was successfully flight-tested for the first time from an Israeli Naval Platform on 27 November 2015.
The LRSAM is also called ‘Barak 8 missile’ in Israel which in Hebrew language means Lightning.
The trial test was undertaken by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in the presence of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists. During the test the missile achieved the desired goal by hitting the incoming target.
What is Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM)?
- LRSAM or Barak 8 is an advanced long-range missile with air defence system.
- Its main features are:
- Long range
- Active radar seeker missile
- Vertical launch
- Multiple Simultaneous Engagements
- For the LRSAM, DRDO has developed dual pulse propulsion system along with other safety arm mechanisms for Solid Propulsion system.
- The LRSAM programme consists of Missiles, Weapon Control System, MFSTAR (Radar), Vertical Launcher unit and two- way data link.
- Significance: It is capable to counter a wide variety of air-borne threats such as anti-ship missiles, aircraft, UAVs and drones as well as supersonic cruise missiles.
