MRSAM is an advanced, groundbreaking air- and missile-defense system, jointly developed by IAI and DRDO for the Indian armed forces. During development, IAI collaborated with Israeli and Indian industries, including Rafael, Tata, BEL, L&T, BDL and many other private vendors. The system provides the ultimate protection against a variety of aerial platforms. It is used by the Indian Air Force, the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and the Israeli Defense Force. The system incorporates an advanced phased array radar (MF-STAR or digital MMR), a command and control center, mobile launchers and interceptors and an advanced RF seeker.

The IAI and the DRDO have recently concluded successful tests of the system at a test range in India. The flight test demonstrated several extreme reference scenarios, validating the system’s capabilities. As part of the test, the MRSAM interceptor was launched from a land-based mobile launcher and successfully hit its threats. The scenario began with the system’s digital MMR radar zeroing in on the threat and then launching the MRSAM interceptor toward its operational trajectory. The interceptor acquired the target and successfully intercepted it. All the system’s elements met their test goals successfully. Conducting the test under Covid-19 limitations was yet another testimony to the strong partnership between IAI and India. We are continually working with our Indian partners to bring the best operational outcome for the needs and requirements of the Indian Army, navy, and air force. The MRSAM programme is progressing according to plan.