DRDO successfully tests anti-tank missile

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DRDO successfully tests anti-tank missile
Ahmednagar: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested a low-weight man-portableanti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) for the second time from Ahmednagar range in Maharashtra on Sept 16, 2018. The two missions on 15 and 16 September 2018 have been successfully flight tested for different ranges including the maximum range capability. (Photo: IANS/DPRO)

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday successfully tested a low-weight indigenously developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) at its Ahmednagar range, officials said.

It was the second MPATGM test, the DRDO said, adding that the first was tested on Saturday.

“The two flight-tests were for different ranges, including maximum range capability,” a Defence Ministry statement said. “All the mission objectives have been met.”

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated the DRDO, Indian Army and associated industries for the success of the MPATGM weapon system.

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