DRDO and Indian Navy achieve milestone with maiden salvo launch of Naval Anti-ship Missile

CHANDIPUR, April 29, 2026:-The Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Navy successfully conducted the first-ever salvo launch of the Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range from a naval helicopter platform off the Odisha coast today.

This landmark trial involved the quick-succession firing of two missiles from a single helicopter, marking a significant advancement in air-launched anti-ship capabilities.

According to data collected by the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, the missiles met all test objectives and successfully demonstrated a precision waterline hit capability, proving the effectiveness of the system against maritime targets.

The missile system features several sophisticated indigenous technologies, including a solid propulsion booster, a long-burn sustainer, and an advanced seeker module.

Critical subsystems such as the integrated avionics, fiber-optic gyroscope-based inertial navigation, and a high-bandwidth two-way data link were developed through a collaboration between various DRDO laboratories and Indian industrial partners.

This successful test confirms the reliability of the indigenous control and guidance algorithms, as well as the jet-vane control systems that allow for high maneuverability during the terminal phase of flight.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh commended the DRDO, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force for the successful execution of the salvo launch, noting that the new missile system will substantially enhance the operational capabilities of the armed forces.

Samir V Kamat, Chairman of DRDO, also congratulated the development teams and production partners involved in the project. Currently being produced through a network of domestic industries and start-ups, the missile represents a major step toward self-reliance in high-precision naval weaponry and reinforces India’s maritime defense posture in the Bay of Bengal.