New Delhi: In a significant feat to strengthen the country’s defence mechanism, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully flight-tested Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
SMART is a next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system, designed and developed by DRDO to enhance the anti-submarine warfare capability of the Indian Navy far beyond the conventional range of lightweight torpedo. It has the capability to target submarines 500 kilometres away.
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This canister-based missile system consists of several advanced sub-systems, namely two-stage solid propulsion system, electromechanical actuator system, precision inertial navigation system etc. The system carries advanced light-weight torpedo as payload along with parachute-based release system.
The missile was launched from the ground mobile launcher. Several state-of-the-art mechanisms such as symmetric separation, ejection and velocity control have been validated in this test. The objective behind the project, which the DRDO began in 2018, was to develop a quick reaction system that will empower Indian Navy to launch torpedo from standoff distance.
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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has complimented the DRDO and the industry partners on the successful flight-test of SMART. “The development of the system will further enhance the strength of our Navy,” he said.
Secretary, department of defence R&D and chairman DRDO Samir V Kamat lauded the synergistic efforts of the entire SMART team and urged it to continue on the path of excellence.
