Source: HT
Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced that the indigenously developed third-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile, Nag Mk-2.
About Nag Mk-2 Anti-Tank Guided Missile:
- What it is: Nag Mk-2 is a third-generation, indigenously developed fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile designed to neutralize modern armoured threats.
- Developed by: The missile was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
- Key Features:
- Fire-and-Forget Technology: Operators can lock onto targets before launch, ensuring precision strikes in complex battlefield conditions.
- Versatility: Capable of defeating modern armoured threats, including those equipped with Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA).
- Effective Range: Validated performance for both maximum and minimum range during trials.
- Platform Integration: Designed for multiple platforms, including the Nag Missile Carrier (NAMICA) for greater operational flexibility.
- Advanced Guidance Systems: Equipped with advanced imaging infrared (IIR) seekers for improved accuracy in day and night conditions.
- Significance:
- Indigenous Defence Capability: Strengthens India’s defence self-reliance by reducing dependency on foreign imports.
- Enhanced Battlefield Readiness: Provides the Indian Army with a cutting-edge weapon system to counter armoured threats.
- Operational Effectiveness: Pinpoint accuracy ensures neutralisation of targets with minimal collateral damage.
- Strategic Deterrence: Demonstrates India’s technological advancements in missile systems to adversaries.
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