Bharat Dynamics (BDL) has handed over ‘Varunastra’ the Heavy Weight Torpedo to the Indian Navy. Varunastra, developed by NSTL, DRDO will be manufactured by BDL at its Visakhapatnam Unit. The underwater weapon is an advanced ship launched Heavy Weight Anti - Submarine Torpedo with variable speed facility at 20 and 40 Knots and is capable of successfully targeting quiet, anechoic submarines operating in shallow /deep waters in an intense Acoustic Counter Measure Environment. The Torpedo can be launched from all major class of ships which are in service.
Bharat Dynamics is engaged in manufacturing of Surface to Air missiles (SAMs), Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs), underwater weapons, launchers, countermeasures and test equipment.
