SOURCE: AFI
Indian defense manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) made a strong impression at the Asia Defense and Security 2024 (ADAS2024) exhibition in Manila, Philippines, with a showcase of its advanced missile systems. Among the highlights was the Amogha-III Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), a potent weapon capable of neutralizing armored vehicles and fortifications.
The Amogha-III ATGM, developed by BDL’s Research and Development Division, is a fire-and-forget missile with a dual-mode infrared (IIR) seeker. It boasts a range of 200 to 2500 meters and features a tandem warhead, designed to penetrate armor effectively.
Similar in concept to the Raytheon Javelin, but with slightly larger dimensions, the Amogha-III ATGM offers a significant advantage in terms of firepower. Its anti-armor tandem warhead can penetrate in excess of 650 mm beyond Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA), making it a formidable threat to modern tanks and armored vehicles.
The missile can be fired in lock-on-before-launch (LOBL) mode, allowing operators to target their intended target before launching the missile. This feature enhances accuracy and reduces the risk of being detected by enemy forces.