VL-SRSAM
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VL-SRSAM missile has been indigenously designed and developed by Defense Research and Development Organization(DRDO) for the Indian Navy.
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Purpose: It is meant for neutralizing various aerial threats at close ranges including sea-skimming targets.
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Note: Sea skimming is a technique of flying as close as possible to the sea surface to avoid being detected by the radars onboard warships.
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Features: The missile has an operational range of 50 to 60 km. It also features mid-course inertial guidance through fiber optic gyroscope and active radar homing in the terminal phase.