SOURCE: AFI
In a significant milestone for India’s defense capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDO) and the Indian Army successfully conducted two validation trials of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) on July 2nd at the Pokhran test range.
The trials were a resounding success, with live warheads accurately destroying thermal target systems that simulated Main Battle Tanks (MBTs). The missile demonstrated its precision by meeting the Army’s stringent requirements, including a maximum range of 2.5 kilometers for top attack mode and a minimum range of 200 meters for direct attack mode.
With the successful completion of these validation trials, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) will now commence the production of MPATGM for user trials. This indigenously developed missile system is set to provide a substantial boost to the Indian Army’s firepower and enhance its capabilities in the modern battlefield.