In June 2026, DRDO carried out the maiden flight test of the NASM-MR. This missile is designed for which role?
Naval anti-ship strike at medium range
NASM-MR stands for Naval Anti-Ship Missile – Medium Range. It is a next-generation, subsonic sea-skimming anti-ship cruise missile developed by DRDO to be launched from Indian Navy platforms such as helicopters and warships.
The June 2026 maiden flight-test validated its air-launched configuration and its designed role of striking enemy surface warships at medium ranges (about 250-300 km), replacing older Sea Eagle/Harpoon-class weapons.
It is neither an anti-tank system nor a surface-to-air interceptor – those roles are served by missiles like Nag/Helina and Akash/QRSAM respectively.
Hence, the answer is naval anti-ship strike at medium range.
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