Maiden surface-to-air missile launched from Vikramaditya

Mumbai: The Indian Navy successfully conducted the maiden trial firing of the newly installed surface-to-air missile system from its aircraft carrier Indian Naval Ship (INS) Vikramaditya on Wednesday.

During the firing carried out in the Arabian Sea, the missile was fired against a live low-flying high speed target. The target was successfully engaged and destroyed.

The firing was conducted as part of the Operational Readiness Inspection of the Western Fleet by Vice-Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, from March 21 to 23.

The missile marks a significant milestone in providing air independence and defence capabilities, thus enhancing operational capabilities of the Navy’s aircraft carrier and the fleet.