GUWAHATI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested a Supersonic missile system on Wednesday, May 1.
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The DRDO announced the same in a statement today and said, "Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was successfully flight-tested at around 0830 hrs on May 01, 2024 from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha.
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SMART is a next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to enhance the anti-submarine warfare capability of the Indian Navy far beyond the conventional range of lightweight torpedo."
The missile system reportedly boasts several advanced sub-systems, including a two-stage solid propulsion system, electromechanical actuator system, precision inertial navigation system etc.
Moreover, the system carries an advanced lightweight torpedo as payload along with a parachute-based release system, and it is expected to enhance the strength of the Indian Navy, the DRDO stated.
