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India Successfully Conducts Trials of Indigenous MPATGM Weapon System

India Successfully Conducts Trials of Indigenous MPATGM Weapon System
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India Successfully Conducts Trials of Indigenous MPATGM Weapon System

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EventSuccessful trials of the Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System.
Agencies InvolvedDefence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army.
Location of TrialsPokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
Date of Warhead Flight TrialsApril 13, 2024.
Key Features of MPATGM- Dual-mode seeker (day and night targeting). - Top-attack capability. - Tandem Warhead System. - Target Acquisition System and Fire Control Unit integration.
Key AchievementCapability to defeat modern armor-protected Main Battle Tanks.
Strategic Significance- Aligns with "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative. - Reduces dependence on foreign imports. - Enhances Indian Army's anti-tank capabilities.

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