DRDO successfully flight-tests third-generation fire-and-forget portable anti-tank guided missile | Watch – Firstpost

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), along with its industry partners and the defence sector, on Monday successfully carried out the flight test of the third-generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top-attack capability.

According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile was successfully tested against a moving target at the KK Ranges in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra, on January 11, 2026. The trial was conducted by DRDO’s Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, its Development-cum-Production Partners and the industry for the successful test, calling it an important step towards building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. In a post shared by the RMO India handle on X, he said the successful trial marked a key milestone for indigenous defence capabilities.

Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO, Dr Samir V Kamat, also lauded the team, stating that the successful trial paves the way for the induction of the MPATGM into the Indian Army.

The indigenously developed missile incorporates several advanced technologies, including an Imaging Infrared (IIR) Homing Seeker, an all-electric Control Actuation System, Fire Control System, Tandem Warhead, propulsion system and a high-performance sighting system. These technologies have been developed by various DRDO laboratories located in Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Pune and Dehradun.

The Thermal Target System developed by Defence Laboratory, Jodhpur, was used to simulate the tank target during the test. The IIR seeker enables day-and-night operations, while the tandem warhead is capable of defeating modern main battle tanks.

Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited are the Development-cum-Production Partners for the MPATGM. The missile can be launched from a tripod as well as from military vehicle platforms.