Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted trials of the of indigenous Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System at the Pokhran Field Firing Range (PFFR), Rajasthan on April 13, 2024. These trials included assessing the missile’s performance, warhead capability, and the overall effectiveness of the system.
- The MPATGM system, which includes the missile itself, the Man Portable Launcher, the Target Acquisition System (TAS), and the Fire Control Unit (FCU), was developed indigenously by DRDO.
- The trials demonstrated the system’s capability to meet the requirements outlined in the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (GSQR) of the Indian Army. Additionally, the penetration trials of the Tandem Warhead System were successful, confirming its ability to defeat modern armor-protected Main Battle Tanks (MBTs).
- The MPATGM system features day/night and top attack capabilities, along with a dual-mode seeker functionality, enhancing its effectiveness in tank warfare.
The successful development and demonstrations mark the readiness of the system for final user evaluation trials, paving the way for its induction into the Indian Army.
Q: Where were the trials of the indigenous Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) Weapon System conducted?
a) Chandipur Integrated Test Range (ITR)
b) ISRO, Bengaluru
c) Pokhran Field Firing Range (PFFR), Rajasthan
d) DRDO Hyderabad
Ans: c) Pokhran Field Firing Range (PFFR), Rajasthan
