Successful Launch of supersonic missile Assisted-Torpedo (SMART)

Tags: Defence

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully launched Supersonic Missile Assisted-Torpedo System (SMART) from Abdul Kalam Island (formerly known as Wheeler Island), Orissa on 13th December 2021.

Key Highlights:

  • It is a missile assisted release of the lightweight Anti-Submarine Torpedo System for anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operations far beyond torpedo range.
  • It is a canister based missile system, consisting of advanced technologies viz. two stage solid propulsion, electro-mechanical actuators and precision inertial navigation. The missile is launched from a ground mobile launcher and it can cover a range of distances.
  • The system is a next-generation missile-based standoff torpedo delivery system.
  • The missile is set to enhance anti-submarine warfare capability of the Indian navy.


Torpedo

A torpedo is an underwater ranged weapon launched above or below the water surface, self-propelled towards a target, and with an explosive warhead designed to detonate either on contact with or in proximity to the target.

Heavy Torpedo

  • The Varunastra is an Indian advanced heavyweight anti-submarine torpedo, developed by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Navy.      
  • It can be fired from Anti-Submarine Ship of the Indian Navy
  • It has  a range of 40 KM.
  • It has been inducted in the Indian Navy.

Advanced Lightweight Torpedo

  • The Advanced Light Torpedo (TAL) Shyena (Sanskrit: श्येन, "Falcon or Hawk")  is being developed by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Navy. 
  • It has a range of 19 KM.
  • The lightweight torpedo can be launched by ships, submarines, helicopters and Ilyushin Il-38 aircraft.

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