Successful Testing of Advanced Anti-Tank Missile Marks a Milestone for India's Defense
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated the DRDO on the successful testing of the MPATGM, a third-generation anti-tank missile. This achievement is seen as a crucial advancement towards self-reliance in defense capabilities. The missile, which features cutting-edge technology, was tested successfully in Maharashtra and can be launched from various platforms. This development highlights India's commitment to enhancing its defense technology and capabilities.
Jan 12, 2026, 15:01 IST
Defense Minister Congratulates DRDO on Successful Missile Test
On Monday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh extended his congratulations to the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), its industrial partners, and the defense sector following the successful test of the third-generation Fire-and-Forget Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). He emphasized that this achievement is a significant step towards self-reliance in India's defense capabilities.
The Ministry of Defense announced that the DRDO's Hyderabad-based laboratory successfully conducted a dynamic target test of the MPATGM. Minister Singh praised the successful testing of this high-attack-capacity missile, reiterating its importance for India's self-sufficiency in defense.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Defense, the MPATGM was successfully tested on January 11, 2026, at the KK Range in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra. This indigenous missile incorporates advanced technologies such as Imaging Infrared (IIR) homing seeker, all-electric control actuation system, fire control system, tandem warhead, propulsion system, and high-performance target system, developed by DRDO's partner laboratories including the Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad, Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory in Chandigarh, High Energy Materials Research Laboratory in Pune, and the Instruments Research and Development Establishment in Dehradun.
The thermal target system, designed to simulate a target tank, was developed by a defense laboratory in Jodhpur. The IIR seeker is capable of operating effectively in both day and night conditions. The warhead is designed to destroy modern main battle tanks. Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited are the development-cum-production partners for this missile system. The missile can be launched from a tripod or a military vehicle launcher.