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| NASM-MR | |
|---|---|
| Type | Navalanti-ship missile |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | Under development |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 600 kg (1,300 lb) |
| Length | 4.5 m (15 ft) |
| Diameter | 350 mm (1.15 ft) |
| Wingspan | 120 cm (47 in) |
| Warhead weight | 150 kg (330 lb) |
| Engine | |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | >100–350 kilometres (62–217 mi) |
| Maximum speed | AroundMach 0.9 |
Launch platform | HAL Tejas,Mikoyan MiG-29K,HAL TEDBF,Warships,Submarine[2][3] |
Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range (NASM–MR) orMedium Range Anti-Ship Missiles (MRAShM) is an all-weather, over-the-horizonanti-shipcruise missile being developed by theDefence Research and Development Organisation for theIndian Navy for use against small to medium sized warships like frigates, corvettes, and destroyers. The NASM-MR will be of the same class as US originHarpoon missile.[4][5]
On 6 November 2023, DRDO completed the preliminary design review of the NASM-MR missile and was proceeding for developingwind tunnel model for testing the to finalize the aerodynamic configuration.[6]
On 30 November 2023, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which is headed byDefence MinisterRajnath Singh under theMinistry of Defence, cleared the acquisition of Medium Range Anti-Ship Missiles (MRAShM) forsurface warships of the Indian Navy which is envisaged as a lightweight Surface-to-Surface Missile to be used as a primary offensive weapon onboard Indian Naval Ships.[7]
The integration of NASM-MR withMiG-29K was completed in 2023. The fighter jet's and the missile's electrical and mechanical interfaces have been checked. In order to verify missile's target and guidance package under actual flight conditions, live-fire tests will be conducted after carry and separation trials. According to mission requirements, the missile can follow specifiedwaypoints and have the ability tosea skim.[8][9]
There will be multiple variants of the missile will be developed. The variants include:[4][5]
