DRDO Successfully Tests Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) System
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Successful flight-test of the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system |
| Conducted by | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) |
| Date and Time | May 01, 2024, around 8:30 AM |
| Location | Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha |
| Purpose | Enhancing India's anti-submarine warfare capabilities |
| Key Feature | Extends the range of lightweight torpedoes significantly |
| Technologies Used | Two-stage solid propulsion system, electromechanical actuator system, precision inertial navigation system |
| Mechanisms Validated | Symmetric separation, ejection, and velocity control |
| Key Figures Mentioned | Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, Dr. Samir V Kamat (Chairman DRDO) |

