The step symbolises the true implementation of self-reliance

By Girish Linganna

The Indian Army is set to receive a major upgrade in its tank-destroying capability as the indigenously developed Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile system moves closer to operational approval by 2026. After years of intensive testing and successful trials, this advanced weapon system represents a giant leap forward for India’s defence self-reliance and will fundamentally change how Indian soldiers engage enemy armoured vehicles on the battlefield.

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, the MPATGM is a third-generation fire-and-forget missile that marks a revolutionary departure from the aging systems currently in use. Unlike the old second-generation wire-guided missiles like MIL

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