Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR)

On 25th February 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy successfully conducted flight trials of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR).

The successful trials demonstrated advanced targeting, guidance, and retargeting capabilities for modern naval warfare operations.

Key Features of NASM-SR

Feature	Description
Missile Type	A short-range anti-ship missile designed for naval strike missions.
Man-in-Loop System	Allows in-flight retargeting through a high-bandwidth two-way datalink transmitting live images to the pilot.
Guidance Seeker	Equipped with an Indigenous Imaging Infra-Red (IIR) Seeker for precise terminal guidance.
Lock-on Mode	Fired in Bearing-only Lock-on after launch mode, initially targeting a large object before shifting to a hidden smaller target.
Operational Capability	Enhances naval precision strike capability against enemy surface vessels.

Guidance and Propulsion Systems

System	Details
Mid-Course Guidance	Uses an indigenous Fiber Optic Gyroscope-based INS and Radio Altimeter.
Avionics Support	Supported by an integrated avionics module and electro-mechanical actuators.
Propulsion System	Powered by a solid propulsion system with an ejectable booster and long-burn sustainer.
Development Model	Developed by multiple DRDO labs under the Development cum Production Partner (DcPP) model.
Trial Outcome	Successfully met all mission objectives during the flight trials.

PT Facts

NASM-SR: Stands for Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short Range.
Man-in-Loop: Allows human intervention or retargeting during missile flight.
IIR Seeker: Uses infrared imaging for target detection and terminal guidance.
Anti-Ship Missiles: Designed to target enemy surface vessels during naval combat operations.

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