The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army have successfully conducted trials of the indigenously developed Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) weapon system, marking a major milestone towards self-reliance in advanced defense technology.
The MPATGM system, consisting of the missile, launcher, target acquisition system, and fire control unit, has undergone extensive field evaluations in different flight configurations to prove its technology superiority.
In trials held on April 13 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, the missile’s warhead performance was found to be remarkable, with penetration tests confirming its capability to defeat modern armored main battle tanks.
“The warhead trials were a success, and the missile’s performance was outstanding. With day/night and top attack modes, the MPATGM gives our forces a formidable anti-tank capability,” said a senior DRDO scientist involved in the project.
The trials have validated the system’s compliance with the Indian Army’s General Staff Qualitative Requirements. With technology development and demonstrations now concluded, the MPATGM is ready for final user evaluation trials before induction into the Indian Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Army on the successful trials, calling it “an important step towards self-reliance in advanced defence systems.” DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat also praised the teams associated with the project, highlighting the MPATGM’s role in strengthening India’s defence capabilities. The indigenous MPATGM system is a significant achievement for India’s efforts towards self-reliance in critical defense technologies and reducing dependence on imports.
