Indian Navy successfully test fires surface-to-air missile
In a boost to India's maritime prowess, the Navy has successfully conducted maiden test firing of the newly installed surface-to-air Barak missile system from its aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
Caption: Aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya carries out successful maiden firing of Barak surface-to-air missile during Western Fleet Operational Readiness Exercise. An Indian Navy photo via Twitter
NEW DELHI (PTI): In a boost to India's maritime prowess, the Navy has successfully conducted maiden test firing of the newly installed surface-to-air Barak missile system from its aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya.
During the firing carried out in the Arabian Sea on March 24, the missile was fired against a live low-flying high speed target.
The target was successfully engaged and destroyed, a Navy official said.
The firing was conducted as part of 'Operational Readiness Inspection' of the Western Fleet by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command, from 21 to 23 March.
The missile marks a significant milestone in providing air interception and defence capabilities and enhanced operational capabilities of the Navy's aircraft carrier and the fleet, said the official.
During the firing carried out in the Arabian Sea on March 24, the missile was fired against a live low-flying high speed target.
The target was successfully engaged and destroyed, a Navy official said.
The firing was conducted as part of 'Operational Readiness Inspection' of the Western Fleet by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Naval Command, from 21 to 23 March.
The missile marks a significant milestone in providing air interception and defence capabilities and enhanced operational capabilities of the Navy's aircraft carrier and the fleet, said the official.
