Defence Research and Development
Organisation and Indian Navy successfully conducted a test off the Odisha coast
in the Bay of Bengal
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Defence Research and
Development Organisation and Indian Navy successfully conducted a test off the
Odisha coast in the Bay of Bengal.
¨ First-ever salvo launch of NASM-SR from a Sea King helicopter (two missiles fired in quick succession).
¨
Marks the first salvo
launch of an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile system in India.
¨ Integrated Test Range
(ITR) used radar, electro-optical systems, and telemetry; all test objectives
were successfully met.
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Demonstrated waterline
hit capability (precise strike at ship’s waterline).
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NASM-SR is India’s first
indigenous helicopter-launched anti-ship missile.
¨
Developed to replace the
Sea Eagle missile.
¨
Based on solid-fuel
propulsion system.
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Uses detachable booster +
long-burn sustainer.
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Range: approximately 55
km.
¨
Flies at subsonic speed
with sea-skimming profile, helping evade radar detection.
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Key technologies: seeker,
integrated avionics, fibre-optic gyro-based INS, radio altimeter navigation.
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Features high-bandwidth
two-way data link and advanced guidance algorithms.
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Equipped with jet-vane
control system.
¨ Developed by Research
Centre Imarat with support from Defence Research and Development Laboratory,
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, and Terminal Ballistics Research
Laboratory.
¨
Production by DcPP with
Indian industry and startups.
¨
Current launch platform:
Sea King helicopter.
¨ Future integration planned with MH-60R Seahawk and HAL Dhruv.
¨ Current Affairs Relevance: Strengthens India’s indigenous defence capability, naval strike power, and aligns with Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
