What happened?
Between 23 June and 7 July 2025, user trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) were conducted from INS Kavaratti. Developed indigenously by DRDO’s ARDE, in collaboration with other labs, ERASR met all performance goals including warhead and fuze functionality. A total of 17 rockets were evaluated. Bharat Dynamics and Solar Defence are production partners. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Navy for this success.
Why it matters to India
The successful trial of ERASR boosts India’s naval strike capability and self-reliance in anti-submarine warfare. This indigenous system enhances maritime security amid increasing undersea threats. It aligns with India’s push for defence export growth post-Operation Sindoor and strengthens the country’s positioning as a reliable arms producer. The system’s induction will reduce reliance on foreign platforms and deepen defence manufacturing capacity in India.