DRDO successfully flight-tests indigenous third-generation MPATGM with top-attack capability
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Why in news
DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed third-generation Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top-attack capability against a moving target.
Background
The test took place at the KK Ranges in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) are the designated development-cum-production partners for the missile.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TMPATGM: A third-generation Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile with top-attack capability.
- BodyDRDO: The primary agency responsible for the flight-test and development of the missile.
- PlaceKK Ranges: The testing site located in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous missile technology in achieving 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' and enhancing India's strategic autonomy in defence procurement.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological sovereignty: Reducing reliance on foreign components for high-precision anti-tank systems
- Industrial synergy: Public-private partnership model between DRDO and state-owned production units like BDL and BEL
Keywords: Aatmanirbhar Bharat · Strategic Autonomy · Indigenous Technology · Defence Procurement · Precision Guided Munitions
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