In this file photo taken on Jan 24, 2022, cadets of Indian defense forces stand beside a tableau of indigenous missile and aircraft during a full dress rehearsal for the upcoming Republic Day parade in Chennai. (ARUN SANKAR / AFP)

NEW DELHI - India on Wednesday successfully conducted the test-fire of its first indigenously-developed naval anti-ship missile from Seaking 42B helicopter, an official statement said.

The test-fire was carried out in the seas off the Integrated Test Range, Balasore, in eastern state of Odisha, the statement said.

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"This firing is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in niche missile technology and reaffirms the Indian Navy's commitment to indigenisation," said the statement shared with the media.