DRDO successfully test-fires indigenously developed Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile

In a bid to strengthen and boost self-reliant India and the Indian Army, the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully test-fired the 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 a thermal sight and the target was mimicking a tank. DRDO further stated that the missile hit the target in direct attack mode and destroyed it with precision. The test has successfully provided validation in the minimum range.

In a major boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat & strengthening Indian Army, Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested indigenously developed low weight, fire & forget Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) today: DRDO pic.twitter.com/f5Uderpmzw — ANI (@ANI) July 21, 2021

The missile is fitted with a state-of-the-art Miniature Infrared Imaging Seeker with advanced avionics. The missile was launched from a manned portable launcher integrated with a thermal sight and the target was mimicking a tank. The missile hit the target in direct attack mode and destroyed it with precision. The test has successfully verified the minimum threshold.

The Man-Portable Missile is launched using a tripod, which is designed to have a maximum range of 2.5 km with a weight of 15 kg at launch. Controlled flight tests have been carried out successfully and guided flight tests (with IIR Seeker) are planned.