New Delhi: India’s indigenously developed 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) NAG hit the target accurately defeating the armour of a target tank, at its final user trial carried out today at 0645 hrs from Pokhran range.
The missile was integrated with the actual warhead and a tank target was kept at designated range. This was launched from NAG Missile Carrier NAMICA.
ATGM NAG has been developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to engage highly fortified enemy tanks in day and night conditions. The missile has “Fire & Forget” “Top Attack” capabilities with passive homing guidance to defeat all MBTs equipped with composite and reactive armour.
The NAG missile carrier NAMICA is a BMP II based system with amphibious capability. With this final user trial, NAG will enter into production phase. The missile will be produced by Defence PSU Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), whereas Ordnance Factory Medak will produce the NAMICA.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and Indian Army for the successful trial of NAG Missile. DRDO Chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy appreciated the efforts of DRDO, Indian Army and Industry in bringing the missile up to the production phase.
– globalbihari bureau
