Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems rolls out first batch of indigenous missiles for Army, IAF
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New Delhi, Mar 17: The Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS), which is a joint venture between the Kalyani Group of India and Rafael Advanced Defence Systems of Israel, has rolled out the first batch of medium-range surface-to-air missiles (MRSAM) kits. The missile was released for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force.
The release of these indigenous missiles also marked the KRAS’ commitment to delivering more than 1000 MRSAM missile kits to India in near future for the Indian Army and IAF. These missile sections will then be sent for further and future integration to Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). The Kalyani Group has infused the “State-of-the-art technology with engineering excellence in the company.
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“This is beginning of a new era, filled with self-confidence, a marked step-change in technological expertise and a collective demonstration of capability to be the global manufacturing hub for defence products. We are confident to complete the order far ahead of the stipulated time and support the armed forces with the best-in-class missile kits,” Baba Kalyani, chairman of Kalyani Group said in a statement.
Speaking about the KRAS, it is the private sector MSME of India comprising of advanced manufacturing capabilities. It provides the facilities which are specially dedicated to addressing the assembly, integration and testing (AIT) of the state-of-the-art weapon systems which are being inducted into India’s defence forces. Apart from that, it also addresses the Maintenance and Repair Operations (MRO) of the major in-service Air Defence Missile System in the Indian Air Force.
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Besides, the MRSAM missiles was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in association with the Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). The missile was handed over to India in August 2019. The missile provides the air defence capability to the Indian Armed forces against a several aerial threats at medium ranges.