Indian Army Tested Short Range Anti-tank Missile at Pokhran Firing Range

Defense News ,India :- The Battle Axe Division of the Indian Army recently tested new anti-tank guided missiles at the Pokhran field firing range in Jaisalmer district. These missiles are made in India and are designed to destroy tanks. What's special about them is that they work both during the day and at night, and soldiers can launch them from a tripod or while on foot.

During the test, soldiers from the Battle Axe Division fired the missile using a portable system. The missile is guided, meaning it follows a specific path to hit its target. It carries a powerful warhead designed to penetrate tank armor.

Official sources say the missile performed well in terms of capacity and accuracy. It can travel up to 2.5 km and hit multiple targets. This anti-tank guided missile is considered a third-generation weapon for surface-to-surface attacks.

Here are some important details about the missile:

• Weight: Around 15 kg
• Range: Up to 2.5 km
• Guidance System: Uses a high explosive anti-tank heat warhead to destroy tanks.
• Capabilities: Successfully tested for capacity and accuracy, capable of hitting multiple targets.
• Deployment: Can be launched from various platforms, including portable systems, tripod-mounted weapons, trucks, tanks, and aircraft.

In addition to this, the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) completed the final trial of the Nag anti-tank missile. They used a live warhead on a dummy tank at the Pokhran army ranges. The Nag missile has a range of four kilometers and uses an imaging infrared seeker to locate its target. Now, it is ready to be included in the Indian Army's arsenal.

These advancements strengthen India's defense capabilities, contributing to national security.