In a major boost towards AatmaNirbhar Bharat and strengthening of Indian Army, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Wednesday successfully flight-tested indigenously developed low weight, fire and forget Man Portable Antitank Guided Missile (MPATGM). Launched from a man portable launcher, the missile integrated with thermal site and the target was mimicking a tank. The test brings the development of indigenous third generation man portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile close to completion. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO and the Industry for the successful test. Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy congratulated the team for the successful test.

Source: dna July 21, 2021 12:22 UTC