NEW DELHI (India CSR): Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, said it has developed and supplied 3 mm special alloy steel sheets for structural application in the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system, aimed at enhancing the Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capabilities. The specialised grade sheets used for flying applications in the next-generation missile-based light-weight torpedo delivery system were supplied to the country’s military research arm Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which designed and successfully flight-tested it off the coast of Odisha last week.

The specialised sheets can withstand both high pressure and high temperature during the flight, and were indigenously developed by Jindal Stainless’ strategic vertical, Jindal Defence and Aerospace, at the company’s Hisar facility in record turnaround time.

Executive Insight: A Milestone in Strategic Defence

Commenting on the landmark development, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, Mr Abhyuday Jindal, said, “The successful flight-testing of the Navy’s SMART system is a significant milestone in India’s strategic defence capabilities far beyond the conventional range of light-weight torpedo.”

He highlighted the successful flight-testing of the Navy’s SMART system as a major achievement, stating, “Jindal Stainless is a proud contributor to bolstering the Indian Navy through the canister-based missile system that demands materials of the highest quality to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Jindal Stainless’ special alloy steel sheets have been rigorously tested to meet and exceed the stringent requirements for such critical applications.”, he added.

SMART System: Advanced Capabilities and Validation

SMART carries advanced light-weight torpedo as payload along with parachute-based release system, and can be launched from coasts as well as warships. Several state-of-the-art mechanisms such as symmetric separation, ejection and velocity control have been validated in this test, according to the defence ministry.

Pioneering Contributions: Jindal Stainless in Defence and Space

Jindal Stainless has supplied material for key projects under the DRDO as well as the Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) in the past, including India’s ambitious lunar mission Chandrayaan, PSLV, GSLV Mk3, Nuclear Submarine missile system, missile canister for almost all missile programmes and exhaust unit application in rockets. The company is also working dedicatedly towards meeting the material requirements of the upcoming missile programmes. Jindal Stainless is among the select few companies in the world to get certified with an AS 9100D Certification, a quality management system for aviation, space, and defence organisations.

Key facts

This table provides a structured and easy-to-read overview of the relevant details regarding Jindal Stainless’ recent achievements and commitments.

Attribute	Details
Company Involved	Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer.
Product Supplied	3 mm special alloy steel sheets for structural application.
Application	Used in the Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system for the Indian Navy.
Client	Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Performance Attributes	The steel sheets can withstand high pressure and temperatures, crucial for their use in flying applications.
Development Location	Developed and produced at Jindal Stainless’ Hisar facility.
System Capabilities	SMART system carries advanced light-weight torpedoes and features mechanisms like symmetric separation and velocity control.
Additional Contributions	Supplied materials for India’s Chandrayaan lunar missions, PSLV, GSLV Mk3, and other defense and space projects.
Certifications	Holds AS 9100D Certification for quality management in aviation, space, and defense organizations.
Company Profile	Founded in 1970, with an annual turnover of INR 35,700 crore and a production capacity of 3 million tonnes.
Sustainability Commitment	Uses scrap in an electric arc furnace for steel production, aiming for 50% reduction in carbon emissions by FY 2035 and Net Zero by 2050.