Proud Moment for India again by Indian Navy. Indian navy Tests The Most Formidable Missile In Its Arsenal

The Indian Navy conducted twin tests of its latest most potent missile the LR-SAM (Long Range Surface to Air Missile), also known as the Barak-8, from the stealth destroyer INS Kolkata. A successful test of the missile was conducted on the evening of 29th December and a second was conducted on the morning of 30th December. The missile successfully intercepted an aerial target at extended ranges. Apart from the missile, the system includes a Multi Functional Surveillance and Threat Alert Radar (MF STAR) for detection, tracking and guidance of the missile.

The missile is a joint development between India and Israel and this was the first time it was fired off an Indian warship. It will soon be equipping other Kolkata-class destroyers, the INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier and all major Indian warships in the future.

The missile is intended to have a range of 70km, which will give a ship a long range anti-aircraft and anti-missile cover. While the exact range of the intercept of today’s test hasn't been revealed, the missile’s range is thought to have been extended up to a distance of beyond 90kms! This makes the LR-SAM, a one of its kind system in the world.