About Naval Anti-ship Missile Short Range:
- It is India’s first indigenous helicopter-launched anti-ship missile.
- It has been developed as a replacement for the ageing British-origin Sea Eagle missile currently used by naval Sea King helicopters.
- Developed By: It has been developed by Hyderabad-based Research Center Imarat in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories
- Features of Naval Anti-ship Missile Short Range:
- It uses a solid propulsion booster and long-burn sustainer.
- Range: It has a range of 55 km.
- It supports fire-and-forget operation in all weather conditions and at all hours.
- It is equipped with advanced subsystems including a state-of-the-art seeker, integrated avionics, fibre-optic gyroscope-based inertial navigation system, radio altimeter, and a high-bandwidth two-way data link.
- The system also incorporates advanced control and guidance algorithms and jet-vane control technology.
- It features advanced, low-level sea-skimming, a precise waterline hit capability, a critical feature designed to maximise damage to enemy vessels.
