Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system

Why is it in News?
  • India successfully conducted the flight test of a Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system developed by DRDO.
Details:
  • What is SMART system?
(1) SMART system comprises a mechanism by which the torpedo is launched from a supersonic missile system with modifications.
(2) It would take the torpedo to a far longer range than its own.
(3) Before, Torpedoes, self-propelled weapons that travel underwater to hit a target, are limited by their range.
  • Significance:
(1) SMART is a game-changing technology demonstration in anti-submarine warfare.
(2) It is crucial in light of China’s growing influence in the Indian Ocean region.
Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 7th Oct 2020
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