India Successfully Tests Indigenous Extended-Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti; Naval Induction Imminent
India has completed user trials of the Indigenous Extended-Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR). These tests were conducted from the frontline warship INS Kavaratti between June 23 and July 7, 2025. This achievement marks a significant step forward in strengthening India’s maritime anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The ERASR system was created and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune, was specifically responsible. They collaborated with the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) and the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL). The rocket is launched from the Indigenous Rocket Launcher (IRL) installed aboard Indian…