DRDO's Indigenous Air-Launched Anti-Ship Missile
The question asks to identify India's first indigenous air-launched anti-ship missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Understanding NASM-SR
The correct answer is the NASM-SR (Navel Anti-Ship Missile - Short Range).
- Developer: It was developed by the DRDO.
- Type: It is an anti-ship missile, designed to target enemy vessels.
- Launch Platform: It is an air-launched missile, meaning it can be fired from aircraft.
- Indigenous Status: It is recognized as India's first missile of this specific category developed domestically.
- Range: As the name suggests (SR for Short Range), it is intended for shorter distances compared to long-range variants.
Analysis of Other Options
Let's look at why the other options are not the primary answer:
- BrahMos: While a highly successful supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by India (DRDO) and Russia, and capable of anti-ship roles, it is not typically cited as India's *first indigenous* air-launched anti-ship missile in the same context as NASM-SR, especially considering NASM-SR's specific designation and development focus. BrahMos has multiple variants and launch platforms.
- Varunastra: This is a heavy weight torpedo, primarily designed for anti-submarine warfare, not an air-launched anti-ship missile.
- Astra: This is an air-to-air missile system, designed to engage enemy aircraft, not surface ships.
Therefore, the NASM-SR fits the description of India's first indigenous air-launched anti-ship missile developed by DRDO.
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1. Recently, India has successfully tested its first indigenous micro-missile system, Bhargavastra, designed to counter the threat of swarm drones.
2. It can detect and engage up to 64 drone targets simultaneously.
3. It is designed to be deployed from fixed, ground-based installations only.
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
