NASM-SR (Naval Anti-Ship Missile - Short Range)

NASM-SR (Naval Anti-Ship Missile - Short Range)

Type: missile

Domain: air

Country of Origin: India

Manufacturer: DRDO

Overview

Indigenous air-launched short-range anti-ship missile under development for the Indian Navy and Air Force, designed to arm helicopters and fighter aircraft with precision anti-ship capability. NASM-SR features a range of 50-70 km, sea-skimming flight profile at altitudes under 10 metres, active radar seeker with imaging capability for target discrimination, and a high-explosive penetrating warhead. The missile is lightweight (approximately 350 kg) enabling carriage by helicopters including the HAL Dhruv/Rudra, Sea King, and MH-60R, as well as fighter aircraft. Intended to replace aging Sea Eagle missiles on Sea Harrier aircraft (now retired) and provide modern anti-ship capability for naval helicopters. The NASM-SR enables the Indian Navy to engage enemy surface vessels from helicopters operating from destroyers, frigates, and corvettes without requiring the launch platform to close to short range. Successfully tested from helicopters with operational deployment expected in the mid-2020s.

Technical Specifications

range~55 km (estimated)
speedSubsonic
statusIn development
warhead~100 kg (estimated)
guidanceINS + active radar seeker
launch_platformsCoastal patrol vessels, smaller warships

Operators

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