Navy Inducts Indigenously Developed Anti-Torpedo Decoy System; Know what it is-

New Delhi, June 27: In a major boost to the anti-submarine warfare capability, the Indian Navy stated that it has indigenously developed an advanced anti-torpedo decoy system (ATDS) called ‘Maareech’ that is capable of being fired from all frontline warships.

 

 

The Maareech has been designed and developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Limited, a Defence PSU, would undertake the production of this decoy system.

 

In a release, the Navy said, “The prototype of this system installed onboard a nominated naval platform had successfully completed all user evaluation trials and demonstrated the features as per the Naval Staff Qualification Requirements.”

 

This induction not only stands testimony to the joint resolution of the Indian Navy and DRDO towards indigenous development of defence technology but has also given a major fillip to the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and the country’s resolve to become ‘Atmanirbhar’ (self-reliant) in niche technology, the Navy said.

 

It is capable of detecting, locating, and neutralizing incoming under-water torpedo (weapon launched above or below the water surface, self-propelled towards a target) attacks on ships and submarines. It can apply countermeasures to protect the naval platform against torpedo attack.

 

 

The ATDS first detects and then confuse and divert the torpedo attacks on ships from underwater. By diverting its original position, it forces it to lose its energy thus preventing it from being effective on the target. Torpedoes are one of the mainstays of sea-warfare attack systems.