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Indian Navy's Indigenous Guided Missile Hits 'Bulls Eye' In Maiden Brahmos Firing

The successful test marks the first-ever test-firing of an extended-range Brahmos missile before a ship’s commissioning.

In a notable achievement, the Indian Navy’s latest indigenous guided missile destroyer scored ‘Bulls Eye’ in its maiden Brahmos firing at sea. The successful test marks the first-ever test-firing of an extended-range Brahmos missile before a ship’s commissioning, as reported by news agency ANI.

the Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted Guided Flight Trials of the first indigenously developed Naval Anti-Ship Missile on Tuesday. Launched from a Seaking 42B helicopter, this missile milestone marks a significant step in the direction of attaining self-reliance in niche missile technology, showcasing advancements in seeker and guidance technologies.

"#IndianNavy in association with @DRDO_India successfully undertook Guided Flight Trials of #1st indigenously developed Naval #AntiShipMissile frm Seaking 42B helo on #21Nov 23. A significant step towards achieving self-reliance in niche missile tech, incl seeker & guidance tech," a post by the Indian Navy stated.

After the maiden flight test, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extended congratulations to DRDO, the Indian Navy, and associated teams, acknowledging India's achievement in the indigenous design and development of missile systems.

Dr G Satheesh Reddy, then the Chairman of DRDO, praised the project team's efforts, commending the Indian Navy and Naval Flight Test Squadron for their support. He emphasised that the new system would enhance the offensive capability of the Indian Navy, news agency ANI reported.

The missile's advanced guidance system incorporates state-of-the-art navigation and integrated avionics, showcasing India's prowess in developing cutting-edge missile technologies. The successful trial reaffirms the Indian Navy's commitment to indigenisation and strengthens the country's position in missile technology development.

 

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