Published on 17 Feb 2025
• SMART system was successfully flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
• It is a Next-generation missile-based lightweight torpedo delivery system.
o A torpedo is a type of missile or bomb fired underwater.
• Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• It is a canister-based missile system and is equipped with a parachute based release system.
• It consists of advanced sub-systems like two-stage solid propulsion system, electromechanical actuator system, etc.
SMART Sytem
DRDO
Defence Indigenisation
Missiles
Torpedo