VL-SRSAM

<p>The Vertical Launch – Short Range Surface to Air Missile, or VL-SRSAM is a quick reaction <a href="/facts/Surface-to-air_missile/2qEW5P07">surface-to-air missile</a> developed by the Indian <a href="/facts/Defence_Research_and_Development_Organisation/HYTLS49D">Defence Research and Development Organisation</a> (DRDO). 
</p><p>During mid-course flight, the missile uses <a href="/facts/Fibre-optic_gyroscope/GXjkD8TY">fibre-optic gyroscope</a> based <a href="/facts/Inertial_guidance/UzUTMhK2">inertial guidance</a> mechanism while in terminal phase uses <a href="/facts/Active_radar_homing/SeUhDBuX">active radar homing</a>. With lock on before launch (LOBL) and <a href="/facts/Lock-on_after_launch/R3l3wfhT">lock on after launch</a> (LOAL) capability, the missile receives <a href="/facts/Mid-course_update/pd3yHXkf">mid-course update</a> via <a href="/facts/Datalink/fSNk5Nus">datalink</a>. VL-SRSAM intended to replace older <a href="/facts/Barak_1/1f9Tmf4I">Barak 1</a> surface to air missile system onboard Indian Navy warships. It will also be used as short range air defence system for Indian Air Force.
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VL-SRSAM