Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: The DRDO successfully tested the SMART (Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo) system, a missile-assisted torpedo release system designed to bolster the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities.
It can launch lightweight torpedoes targeting submarines hundreds of kilometres away, beyond the conventional range.
About SMART System:
SMART, developed by DRDO, is a next-generation missile-based lightweight torpedo delivery system designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capability. It features a canister-based design with advanced subsystems like a two-stage solid propulsion system and an electromechanical actuator system. With a parachute-based release system, SMART extends the reach of lightweight torpedoes beyond conventional ranges.
