Indigenously developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile for Indian Army successfully tested

In a major boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening of Indian Army's weapon platforms, the Defence Research and Development Organisation today successfully flight tested indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).

The missile was launched from a man-portable launcher integrated with thermal site and the target was mimicking a tank. The missile hit the target in direct attack mode and destroyed it with precision.

The test has validated the minimum range successfully, and all mission objectives were met, pointed out DRDO officials.

The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Miniaturised Infrared Imaging Seeker along with advanced avionics.