The Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Navy have successfully carried out the maiden salvo launch of the NASM-SR from a naval helicopter platform off the Odisha coast.
First-Ever Salvo Launch
In a significant milestone:
- Two missiles were fired in quick succession from the same helicopter
- Demonstrated salvo capability of the air-launched anti-ship system
- Validated precision strike capability against maritime targets
Enhancing Naval Combat Power
The NASM-SR system is designed to:
- Engage enemy ships at short ranges
- Operate from naval helicopter platforms
- Strengthen India’s anti-surface warfare capability
Parallel Breakthrough in Warship Design
In another major development, DRDO’s Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), in collaboration with the Navy’s Warship Design Bureau, completed:
- Hydrodynamic performance assessment of a frontline warship project
- Advanced CFD simulations and model testing
- Evaluation of resistance, propulsion, manoeuvrability, and sea-keeping
The results matched leading global standards in accuracy and reliability.
Boost to Indigenous Defence Capability
The project outcomes were formally handed over by Samir V Kamat to naval authorities, reinforcing India’s push for Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence.
Towards Self-Reliant Naval Power
These developments underline India’s growing capability in:
- Indigenous missile systems
- Advanced naval design and engineering
- Integrated maritime warfare solutions
