VL-SRSAM
DRDO › R&D
Ship-launched short-range surface-to-air missile for point defence against low-altitude aerial targets
Budget
₹1,500 Cr
Timeline
N/A
Sector
DRDO
Indigenisation
R&D READINESS
TRL 8/9
DRDO / DRDL · Missile
● PROTOTYPE
INTEL SIGNALS
VL-SRSAM remains in advanced user-associated flight-test phase for Indian Navy point defence. DRDO and the Navy successfully tested the missile against a high-speed low-altitude target from a land-based vertical launcher at ITR Chandipur on 26 Mar 2025; keep as trial/prototype until a public production or ship-fit contract is confirmed.
RECENT INTELLIGENCE
PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
TRL-8/9
User-Associated Trials
Estimated Budget
₹1,500 Cr
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2026+
Operational Target
Armed Service
DRDO
90% Indigenous
VL-SRSAM — Vertically Launched Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-8/9 (User-Associated Trials). Ship-launched short-range surface-to-air missile for point defence against low-altitude aerial targets
The allocated budget outlay for VL-SRSAM is estimated at ₹1,500 Cr.
The program schedule indicates ongoing execution with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2026+.
VL-SRSAM is developed in coordination with lead agency: DRDO / DRDL; development partner: Indian Navy / BDL; vendors: DRDO DRDL, Indian Navy, BDL, BEL.
VL-SRSAM targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
DRDO DRDL · Indian Navy · BDL · BEL
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