Indigenously-developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), was successfully flight tested for the second time from the Ahmednagar range in Maharastra by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) on Sunday.
In a statement, the Ministry of Defence said all the mission objectives have been met.
The first test was conducted on Saturday. These were flight tested for different ranges including the maximum range capability.
The MPATGM is a third-generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM), which has been under development by DRDO in partnership with Indian defense contractor VEM Technologies Ltd. since 2015. Fitted with a high-explosive anti-tank warhead, the MPATGM reportedly boasts a top attack capability and has a maximum engagement range of about 2.5 km. Mass production of the missile is expected to begin in 2021.
Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated the team DRDO, Indian Army and associated Industries for the twin success of MPATGM weapon system.
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