The missile features an indigenous Fibre Optic Gyroscope-based Inertial Navigation System (INS) and a Radio Altimeter for mid-course guidance, along with an integrated avionics module, electro-mechanical actuators for aerodynamic and jet vane control, thermal batteries, and a PCB warhead. It utilises solid propulsion with an in-line ejectable booster and a long-burn sustainer.Developed by multiple DRDO labs, including the Research Centre Imarat, Defence Research and Development Laboratory, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, the missile is currently being produced by Development-cum-Production Partners with the assistance of MSMEs, start-ups, and other industry partners.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Navy, and the industry for the successful flight tests. “The tests for Man-in-Loop features are unique as they provide the capability of in-flight retargeting,” he said.Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, Dr Samir V. Kamat, also praised the DRDO team, the users, and the industry partners for the achievement.
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