Jai Hind on the High Seas: India's Missile Masterpiece Makes Waves

India's naval defense capabilities have got a big boost as the DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test-fired the Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM-SR) on February 25, 2025. Fired from a Sea King helicopter, the missile proved to be very accurate, hitting a tiny ship target in sea-skimming mode at maximum range. The NASM-SR was equipped with advanced features such as a "Man-in-Loop" facility for retargeting in flight and an indigenously developed imaging infrared seeker. This achievement enhances India's naval capabilities and is a significant milestone towards indigenous development of cutting-edge missile technology, which can replace foreign systems already in service.

 

Sources: The New Indian Express, Business Standard, DRDO official statement