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  • May 02, 2024
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“DRDO TESTS MISSILE-ASSISTED TORPEDO RELEASE SYSTEM, ENHANCING NAVAL CAPABILITIES.”

Why in the news?

“DRDO tests SMART system, boosting Navy’s anti-submarine warfare with missile-assisted release of torpedoes, lauded by Defense Minister.”

About DRDO’s Successful Test of SMART System: Boosting Naval Capabilities:

  • DRDO conducted a successful test of the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system.
  • The system aims to enhance the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
  • It enables launching lightweight torpedoes from a considerable distance to target submarines.
  • The SMART system utilises a missile-based mechanism for launching lightweight torpedoes.
  • It can be deployed from both coasts and warships, offering versatility in operations.
About Supersonic Missile Assisted Torpedo System (SMART):

  • SMART enables missile-assisted launch of lightweight anti-submarine torpedoes, extending their range for enhanced anti-submarine warfare (ASW).
  • Utilises missile technology and canisters for delivery, representing future generation standoff torpedo systems.

Functionality:

  • Launched from warships or coastal batteries, SMART utilises two-way data links for precise target acquisition.
  • Mid-flight, receives target information to adjust trajectory, ejects torpedoes near submerged submarines, autonomously engaging targets.
  • Complements initiatives like Project 28 (anti-submarine warfare corvettes) and Project 75 India (Scorpene-class submarines), fostering indigenous defence development.