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The Indian Navy has successfully conducted user trials of the Made-in-India Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti — a major leap in strengthening the country’s naval defence capabilities.
ERASR is a fully indigenous anti-submarine rocket developed for the Indian Navy. It is launched from onboard indigenous rocket launchers and is designed to target enemy submarines, according to the Defence Ministry.
ERASR features a twin-rocket motor system that allows flexible range and high targeting accuracy. It uses an indigenously developed electronic time fuze and was designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) of DRDO, with support from the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) and the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL).
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Navy, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and industry collaborators for their roles in developing and successfully testing the ERASR system, according to a statement from his office.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the successful induction of the ERASR system will enhance the Indian Navy’s striking capability. The user trials were conducted between June 23 and July 7, 2025.
Hyderabad-based Bharat Dynamics Limited and Nagpur’s Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited are the key production partners for the ERASR rockets, supporting the Navy’s indigenous defence capability.
A total of 17 ERASR rockets were successfully tested at different ranges. All main goals — range performance, electronic time fuze (a timing device that triggers the rocket, different from an electric fuse), and warhead functioning — were clearly demonstrated.
With successful trials of the ERASR system, the Indian Navy is expected to induct it soon. In parallel, six Made-in-India warships are also slated for induction within a year, reinforcing India's presence in the Indian Ocean amid growing regional challenges.