NASM-MR

NASM-MR
Type	Naval anti-ship missile
Place of origin	India
Service history
In service	Under development
Production history
Designer	Defence Research and Development Organisation
Specifications
Engine	Solid-propellant rocket booster Turbofan[1]
Propellant	Solid fuel
Operational range	290–350 kilometres (180–220 mi)
Maximum speed	Around Mach 0.9
Launch platform	HAL Tejas, HAL TEDBF, Warships, Submarine[2][3]

Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range (NASM–MR) or Medium Range Anti-Ship Missiles (MRAShM) is an all-weather, over-the-horizon anti-ship cruise missile being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation for the Indian Navy for use against small to medium sized warships like frigates, corvettes, and destroyers. DRDO has been given approval to develop an indigenously developed the anti-ship missile. The NASM-MR will be of the same class as of Harpoon missile which is of US origin.[4][5]

Development

On 6 November 2023, DRDO completed the preliminary design review of the NASM-MR missile and was proceeding for developing wind tunnel model for testing the to finalize the aerodynamic configuration.[6]

On 30 November 2023, Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), which is headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh under the Ministry of Defence, cleared the acquisition of Medium Range Anti-Ship Missiles (MRAShM) for surface 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]

Variants

There will be multiple variants of the missile will be developed. The variants include:[4][5]

• Air-launched variant: Will be deployed onboard fixed-wing fighter aircraft and maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) like Boeing P-8I Neptune. Range: 290 kilometres (180 mi).
• Ship-launched variant: Will be deployed onboard vertical launchers of frontline warships. It will include an additional solid-fuel rocket booster. Range: 350 kilometres (220 mi).
• Submarine-launched variant: Will include an additional solid-fuel rocket booster. Range: >100 kilometres (62 mi).
• Coastal defence batteries: May take longer than the other three variants due to Indian Navy requirements.

See also

• Harpoon – American-origin anti-ship missile
• Exocet – French-origin anti-ship missile
• Kalibr – Russian-origin anti-ship missile
• Kh-35 – Soviet-origin anti-ship missile

References

1. Udoshi, Rahul (19 May 2022). "India's naval anti-ship missile completes maiden flight test". Janes.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2022.
2. Kadidal, Akhil (3 November 2022). "Design of India's naval fighter approaching preliminary completion". Janes. Retrieved 14 November 2022.
3. Singh, Dr. Manjit. "Ammunition Systems and Warhead Technologies" (PDF). Technology Focus. Defence Research and Development Organisation. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
4. "DRDO to make 4 variants of NASM-MR missile, will boost Indian Navy against China". Firstpost. 11 January 2023. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
5. "DRDO To Make 4 Variants of NASM-MR Missile, Will Boost Indian Navy Against China". Retrieved 3 September 2024.
6. Karthikeyan, Varun [@Varun55484761] (6 November 2023). "Preliminary Design Review of DRDO Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Medium Range(NASM-MR) completed..." (Tweet). Retrieved 3 September 2024 – via Twitter.
7. "Defence Acquisition Council approves capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore to enhance the operational capabilities of the Armed Forces". Press Information Bureau. 30 November 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2024.