Indian Navy Successfully Test-Fires Indigenous Advanced Torpedo Varunastra-II.

Defence | Dated: 30 Apr 2026

The Indian Navy flawlessly executed a completely massive test-firing of the highly advanced Varunastra-II heavyweight torpedo. The high-intensity trial was conducted from a stealth frigate off the eastern seaboard.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The torpedo is strictly designed to absolutely neutralize enemy submarines in deep waters.
  • It carries an incredibly sophisticated active acoustic homing payload.
  • The test ensures an absolutely impenetrable underwater strike capability for the Navy.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Weapon: Varunastra-II.
  • Type: Heavyweight Torpedo.
  • Force: Indian Navy.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the name of the highly advanced heavyweight torpedo recently test-fired completely flawlessly by the Indian Navy?

Correct Answer: Varunastra-II

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Varunastra Torpedo

  • Type - Heavyweight Anti-Submarine Torpedo
  • Developer - NSTL (DRDO)