The Navy termed the success as an "important milestone".

The Indian Navy's indigenously developed heavy-weight torpedo successfully hit an underwater target. The Navy termed the success as an "important milestone".

In a brief statement on Tuesday, the Navy said the precise targeting of the torpedoes demonstrates its commitment to excellent future combat readiness through self-reliance.

Successful engagement of an Underwater Target by an indigenously developed Heavy Weight Torpedo is a significant milestone in #IndianNavy's & @DRDO_India's quest for accurate delivery of ordnance on target in the underwater domain. #AatmaNirbharBharat@DefenceMinIndiapic.twitter.com/ZMSvtFSobE

— SpokespersonNavy (@indiannavy) June 6, 2023

It said the targeting of underwater targets by indigenously developed heavy-lift torpedoes is an "important milestone" to demonstrate the indian navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) provocation to accurately deliver the weapon to destroy targets in the underwater domain.

"This demonstrates our commitment to proof of future combat readiness through self-reliance," the Navy said.

Over the past few years, the Navy has been focusing on enhancing its combat readiness, especially in the Indian Ocean, in the wake of growing Chinese naval assertiveness in the region.