This news article reports on the successful field trials of the indigenously developed Nag Mk-2 anti-tank guided missile by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Key takeaways:
Successful trials: The Nag Mk-2 missile successfully destroyed all targets during the field trials conducted at the Pokhran Field Range.
Key features: The Nag Mk-2 is a third-generation fire-and-forget missile, meaning it can engage and destroy targets without further guidance after launch.
Significance: This successful trial paves the way for the induction of the Nag Mk-2 missile system into the Indian Army, significantly enhancing its anti-tank capabilities.
Indigenous development: The successful development of the Nag Mk-2 missile is a testament to India's growing self-reliance in defense technology.
Overall:
The successful field trials of the Nag Mk-2 missile represent a significant milestone in India's defense capabilities.
The induction of this indigenously developed missile system will provide a significant boost to the Indian Army's combat readiness.
The Nag missile (IAST: Nāga - 'Cobra'), also called "Prospina" for the land-attack version, is an Indian third-generation, all-weather, fire-and-forget, lock-on after launch, anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) with an operational range of 500 m to 20 km depending on variant.
It has a single-shot hit probability of 90% and a ten-year, maintenance-free shelf life.
FEATURES OF NAG MARK 2
Third-Generation Fire-and-Forget Technology: Enables precision targeting with minimal operator intervention post-launch.
Versatile Performance: Capable of neutralising modern armoured vehicles equipped with explosive reactive armour (ERA).
Platform Compatibility: Successfully integrated with NAMICA, enhancing battlefield mobility and deployment flexibility.
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