In a big stride in the direction of bolstering India’s defence capabilities and authorities’s indigenous push, the Defence Research and Development Organisation performed successful trials of the Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System. The MPATGM consisted of the missile itself, a launcher, a focusing on system, and a hearth management unit.
According to the officers, after an ample quantity of missile firing trials held on the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, on April 13, the system proved its effectiveness in varied circumstances, and the warhead efficiency was discovered to be exceptional. Moreover, these assessments met the necessities set by the Indian Army.
Elaborating on the main points, the Ministry of Defence stated, “Penetration trials of the Tandem Warhead System of MPATGM have been successfully completed, and it has been found capable of defeating modern armour-protected Main Battle anks. The ATGM system is well-equipped with day/night and top-attack capability. Dual-mode seeker functionality is a great addition to the missile capability for tank warfare. With this, technology development and successful demonstration have been concluded, and the system is now ready for final user evaluation trials leading towards its induction into the Indian Army.”
Rajnath Singh reacts
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Secretary, Department of Defence R&D, and Chairman, Dr. Samir Kamat, complimented the groups related to the trials.
Rajnath Singh lauded the DRDO and the Indian Army for the successful trials of the system. He termed it an essential step in the direction of reaching self-reliance in superior technology-based defence system growth.
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