Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems rolls out 100th surface-to-air missile kit

Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS), on Tuesday, rolled out in Hyderabad the 100th kit it has manufactured of the eponymous medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM).

KRAS is a joint venture set up by Israeli company, Rafael, in partnership with Kalyani Strategic Systems. They hold 49 and 51 per cent stake, respectively. 

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed this lethal missile for the Army, Navy, and Air Force, in close partnership with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

It is the Indian military’s first tri-services missile, which will protect naval warships, Air Force bases, and Army combat units from airborne attacks.