Indigenously developed MPATGM for minimum range

Indigenously developed MPATGM for minimum range

Part of: GS Prelims and GS – III – Defence and security

In news In a major boost towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat and strengthening of Indian Army, DRDO successfully flight-tested indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget Man Portable Anti tank Guided Missile (MPATGM).

• The test has validated the minimum range successfully.
• The missile has already been successfully flight tested for the maximum range. 
• The missile is incorporated with state-of-the-art Miniaturized Infrared Imaging Seeker along with advanced avionics. 
• The test brings the development of indigenous third generation man portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile close to completion. 

News Source: PIB