NEWS – Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system successfully flight-tested by DRDO off the Odisha coast

HIGHLIGHTS

• Test site – Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha
• Purpose and Design:
  • SMART is a next-generation missile-based lightweight torpedo delivery system.
  • Aims to enhance the anti-submarine warfare capability of the Indian Navy.
  • The system is designed to operate beyond the conventional range of lightweight torpedoes.
• Components and Sub-systems:
  • SMART is a canister-based missile system.
  • It includes advanced sub-systems such as a two-stage solid propulsion system, electromechanical actuator system, and precision inertial navigation system.
  • The system also features a parachute-based release system for the advanced lightweight torpedo payload.
• Launch and Mobile Capabilities:
  • The missile was launched from a ground mobile launcher, highlighting its mobile deployment capabilities.
  • This mobile launch capability enhances the flexibility and operational readiness of the system.