India Test-Fires Laser-Guided Anti Tank Missile from MBT Arjun in Ahmednagar; Know All About ATGM – Indian Defence Research Wing


SOURCE: ANI

India on Thursday successfully test-fired Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from MBT Arjun at KK ranges (ACC&S) Ahmednagar. The test was conducted in continuation of successful trial done on September 22, 2020. The indigenously developed missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Laser-Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile Successfully Test-Fired by DRDO From MBT Arjun Tank in Ahmednagar

During the tests on September 22, the ATGM had successfully hit the target, which was located at 3 km. The missile is aimed to destroy armoured vehicles including tanks. The missile employs a tandem HEAT warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles.

The indigenously developed Laser-Guided Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) was successfully test fired today defeating a target located at longer range. The test was conducted from MBT Arjun at KK ranges (ACC&S) Ahmednagar in continuation of successful trial done on 22nd Sep 2020.