Lagatar24 Desk
New Delhi, Dec 13: India on Monday successfully tested a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) off Balasore coast in Odisha.
The weapon system is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Navy. The missile aimed to enhance the country’s anti-submarine warfare capability far beyond the conventional range of the torpedo.
#WATCH | India today successfully carried out a long-range Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo (SMART) off coast of Balasore in Odisha.
"The system has been designed to enhance Anti-sub marine warfare capability far beyond the conventional range of the torpedo," DRDO says pic.twitter.com/ZhD34UwuFW
— ANI (@ANI) December 13, 2021
“The system has been designed to enhance anti-sub marine warfare capability far beyond the conventional range of the torpedo,” the DRDO said in a statement.
Earlier on December 11, the DRDO and the Indian Air Force (IAF) had flight-tested the indigenously made helicopter-launched SANT (Stand-off Anti-tank) missile from Pokhran ranges.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the team involved in the successful test of the system.
“The development of the system is a perfect example of building futuristic defence systems in the country,” said Rajnath Singh.
As per the official release, the system is a next generation missile-based standoff torpedo delivery system. The full range capability of the missile was successfully demonstrated.
“System will further enhance the strength of our Navy and promoted self-reliance in defence, harnessing of expertise and capabilities,” said Dr G Satheesh Reddy, Chairman, DRDO.
