DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)
DRDO conducts final user trial of indigenously developed MPATGM, boosting India's defence capabilities.
Source: GNews DRDO WeaponsThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the final user trial of the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). This indigenous missile is designed to destroy tanks, drones, and helicopters, significantly enhancing India's 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in defence. The trial confirmed the missile's effectiveness in various operational conditions, paving the way for its induction into the Indian Army. This development reduces India's reliance on imported anti-tank weaponry and strengthens its self-sufficiency in critical defence technologies.
- The MPATGM is a third-generation fire-and-forget missile.
- It is equipped with a tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead.
- The missile has a range of 2.5 kilometers.
- It can be launched from a man-portable tripod launcher.
- The MPATGM is designed to operate in both day and night conditions.
The Defence Research and Development Organisation is an agency of the Government of India, responsible for the research and development of military technology. Founded in 1958, its headquarters are in New Delhi. It works under the Ministry of Defence.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, or Self-Reliant India Campaign, is an economic package and vision announced by the Prime Minister of India in 2020. It aims to make India a self-reliant nation across various sectors, including defence, manufacturing, and economy.
Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile is an indigenously developed third-generation anti-tank missile system. It is designed to be carried and operated by individual soldiers to engage and destroy enemy tanks and other armoured vehicles.
Exams often test on indigenous defence technologies, their developers (like DRDO), and their strategic importance for India's self-reliance.
MPATGM: 'M' for Man-Portable, 'P' for Portable, 'AT' for Anti-Tank, 'GM' for Guided Missile. Remember it's a soldier's weapon against tanks.