Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was successfully flight-tested this morning from Dr A P J Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Defence Ministry said, this will enhance the anti-submarine warfare capability of the Indian Navy far beyond the conventional range of lightweight torpedo. It said, SMART is a next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system, designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The Ministry said, this canister-based missile system consists of several advanced sub-systems, namely two-stage solid propulsion system, electromechanical actuator system and precision inertial navigation system. The system carries advanced light-weight torpedo as payload along with parachute-based release system.
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has complimented the DRDO and the industry partners on the successful flight-test of SMART. He said, the development of the system will further enhance the strength of Indian Navy.
