MAN PORTABLE ANTI-TANK GUIDED MISSILE (MPATGM)

Sept. 17, 2018

Indigenously developed weapon system Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), was successfully flight tested from the Ahmednagar Test range in Maharashtra.

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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 (Heat) Warhead, the MPATGM reportedly boasts a top attack capability and has a maximum engagement range of about 5 kilometers.

Source : PIB

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