Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the recent successful test of the Third Generation Fire and Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability. The missile was tested against a moving target in Maharashtra by DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory in Hyderabad. Singh also lauded the industry for this achievement, highlighting its significance for Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, Samir V Kamat, congratulated the team on the successful trial target, paving the way for the weapon system’s induction into the Indian Army. The MPATGM, developed indigenously, incorporates advanced technologies like Imaging Infrared (IIR) Homing Seeker and a high-performance sighting system, among others, all developed by DRDO’s sister laboratories.
The missile, equipped with a Tandem Warhead and propulsion system, is capable of defeating modern main Battle Tanks. Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited serve as the Development-Cum-Production Partners (DcPP) for the weapon system, which can be launched from a Tripod or a Military Vehicle Launcher. Singh, earlier in the week, emphasized the role of youth in India’s progress and encouraged them to dream big while staying grounded.
Singh highlighted the youth’s achievements and their potential to drive India towards becoming a developed nation. He urged them to embrace multidisciplinary learning and stay updated on emerging fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, biotechnology, and space exploration. The Defence Minister emphasized the importance of continuous learning and advised the youth to learn from new practices, mistakes, and the experiences of others to achieve their dreams without feeling burdened.
