DRDO successfully tests indigenously developed man portable anti-tank guided missile
Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Indian Army on April 13, 2024 test-fired the indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) weapon system at Pokhran Field Firing Range (Rajasthan), which was successful. In this test, the performance of the indigenously developed missile and the performance of the warhead were found to be fine.
About the indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
This Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) weapon system has been developed entirely in India by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). This weapon system was evaluated in various flight configurations to prove its high superiority of technology.
Adequate number of missile firing trials were successfully conducted to confirm compliance with the full operational envelope prescribed in the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (Infantry, Indian Army). After it was evaluated, the system consisted of an MPATGM, launcher, target acquisition system and fire control unit.
Features of MPATGM
- The penetration capability of the tandem warhead system of this MPATGM has been tested, which has been successful.
- It is capable of defeating modern armor protected main battle tanks.
- This weapon system is equipped with day/night and top attack capability.
- The ‘Dual Mode Seeker’ functionality of this indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile makes it special in tank warfare.
Summary
With this test, the work of technological development and successful demonstration of this indigenously developed man portable anti tank guided missile has been completed. It is now ready for end user evaluation tests. After this it will be included in the Indian Army. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has appreciated the efforts of DRDO and Indian Army for the successful trials of this system. Dr. Sameer V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defense Research and Development and Chairman, DRDO, has also congratulated the teams associated with these tests.
FAQs
At Pokhran Field Firing Range (Rajasthan).
Dr. Sameer V. Kamat.
Click here to read this article in Hindi.
