NewsIndiaDRDO successfully test fires indigenous portable anti-tank missile | WATCH
DRDO successfully test fires indigenous portable anti-tank missile | WATCH
The missile succesful trials were conducted on April 14. The system consisted of the MPATGM, launcher, target acquisition system, and the fire control unit.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired the Made-in-India Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MP-ATGM). The test-firing took place at the field firing range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, said DRDO officials.
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According to an official statement, the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System was indigenously designed and developed by DRDO. It consists of MPATGM, the Man Portable Launcher, the Target Acquisition System (TAS), and the Fire Control Unit (FCU).
The Anti Tank Guided Missile or ATGM system is well-equipped with both day and night, as well as top attack capability. The dual mode seeker functionality enhances value addition to the missile capability for tank warfare, the officials said.
