The Ministry of Defence is finalising a procurement order for 500 Invar anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) from state-run Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL), with the deal expected to be worth between Rs 2,000 crore and Rs 3,000 crore.
About Invar Missile:
It is an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) designed to be launched from tank platforms.
The Invar missile, capable of being fired from the barrel of T-90 tanks, has been in active deployment by Indian forces and is known for its long-range precision strike capability.
The missile can neutralise adversaries tanks fitted with Explosive Reactive Armour Protection.
The Invar missile is built by Rosoboronexport of Russia, and it is produced under license in India by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
Features:
The missile is of semi-automatic control system, laser beam riding, and jamming immune.
Equipped with a tandem warhead.
Can destroy stationary and moving targets with speeds up to 70 kmph.
Has a high hit and kill probability.
Length : 695 mm (missile), 395 mm (throwing device)
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