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What is NASM SR Indian Navy and DRDO fire missile salvo off Odisha coast
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Published on 1 May 2026
First salvo launch from a helicopter
India’s DRDO and Navy carried out a landmark salvo test of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile Short Range (NASM SR) from a helicopter off Odisha. The indigenously developed missile struck its target at waterline, underscoring improved precision and naval strike capability. Officials say the successful firing significantly strengthens India’s anti-ship defence readiness along coastal waters.
- NASM SR was test-fired from a helicopter off Odisha
- DRDO and the Indian Navy conducted the maiden salvo launch
- The missile hit the target at waterline
- Results boost India’s short-range naval anti-ship capability
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