India has successfully tested an advanced anti-submarine rocket system that is expected to greatly strengthen the Indian Navy’s capabilities. Officials said the user trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) were carried out from the warship INS Kavaratti between June 23 and July 7.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Indian Navy, and the industry partners who helped develop and test the system. In a message on X (formerly Twitter), his office said that the successful induction of this new system will "boost the striking power of the Indian Navy." The ERASR is a completely indigenous weapon, designed and made in India. According to the Indian Navy, it has a special twin-rocket motor design that allows it to be used at different ranges while maintaining high accuracy and reliability.

During the trials, a total of 17 rockets were successfully tested at various ranges. The tests met all the set objectives, including range performance, proper functioning of the electronic time fuze, and warhead activation. The development of the ERASR marks a major achievement for India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) mission, as it reduces dependency on imported defense equipment and strengthens home-grown technology.

The ERASR will give the Navy a major edge in anti-submarine warfare, helping to detect and destroy enemy submarines more effectively. With rising security challenges in the Indian Ocean region, experts believe this new system will play an important role in safeguarding India’s maritime interests.

The successful trials show India’s growing strength in defense technology and its commitment to modernizing its armed forces using advanced, indigenous systems. Overall, the induction of ERASR is a big step forward in making India’s Navy more powerful and self-reliant.