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Posted 24 Mar 2025

Updated 28 Mar 2025

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NAVAL ANTI-SHIP MISSILE–SHORT RANGE (NASM-SR)

DRDO and Indian Navy successfully flight-tested the first-of-its-kind Naval Anti-Ship missile (NASM-SR) from Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.

Key Features of NASM-SR

  • Indigenous Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) Seeker: It facilitates high-precision strikes.
  • Man-in-Loop Control: Allows real-time targeting adjustments.
  • Propulsion System: It uses a solid propulsion system with an in-line ejectable booster and long-burn sustainer for extended range and efficiency.
  • Other: Incorporates advanced indigenous technologies, including a Fiber Optic Gyroscope-based Inertial Navigation System (INS), etc. 
  • Significance: Strengthens naval strike capability, promotes indigenous defense production, and enhances operational flexibility.
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  • Indian Navy
  • DRDO
  • NASM-SR
  • Anti-Ship Missile

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