Anti-tank Missiles

Watch: Indigenous portable anti-tank missile successfully tested by DRDO

The made-in-India Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MP-ATGM) is a shoulder-launched missile system designed specifically to destroy enemy tanks and armoured vehicles

After 2-yr delay, Taiwan to receive anti-tank missiles from US by year-end

The timeline update came during a legislative session in response to queries from ruling Democratic Progressive Party lawmaker Wang Ting-yu about the delivery schedule

Army carries out field trials of anti-tank guided missile weapon system

The Indian Army has successfully carried out field trials of indigenously-developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) weapon system, paving way for its induction into the force's armoury. The weapon system has been designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), officials said. The overall system consisted of the MPATGM, launchers, target acquisition device and a fire control unit. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented the DRDO and the Indian Army for the successful trials of the system, terming it as an important step towards achieving self-reliance in advanced technology-based defence system development. The MPATG weapon system has been field evaluated in different flight configurations several times with an objective of proving the technology with high superiority, the defence ministry said. "The warhead flight trials were successfully conducted at the Pokhran Field Firing Range on April 13. Missile performance and warh

US strikes Yemen-based Houthis again, hits anti-ship missiles: Official

The US launched a new strike against the Yemen-based Houthis on Tuesday, hitting anti-ship missiles in the third assault on the Iranian-backed group in recent days, a US official said. The strike came as the Iranian-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile attack against the Malta-flagged bulk carrier Zografia in the Red Sea. No one was injured. The vessel had been heading north to the Suez Canal when it was attacked, the Greek Shipping and Island Policy Ministry said. This latest exchange suggested there has been no let-up in Houthi attacks on shipping in the region, despite the massive US and British assault on the group on Friday, bombing more than 60 targets in 28 locations using warship- and submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets. The Houthis' military spokesman, Brig Gen Yahya Saree, said in a pre-recorded statement that it fired after the ship's crew refused to answer warning calls and that the vessel was heading for a port in Israel. According to th

Israel carrying out strikes in Lebanon after anti-tank missile fire: IDF

The IDF said it would soon come out with more information on the attack. Earlier, IDF said an anti-tank missile was launched from Lebanon towards a military post near the community of Arab Al-Aramshe

Future warfare is likely to be hybrid with weapons, says IAF Chief

The future warfare is likely to be hybrid in nature wherein weapons such as economic strangulation, virus and hypersonic missiles would be used, IAF Chief Vivek Ram Chaudhari said on Tuesday.

UK to send more anti-tank missiles to Ukraine in conflict with Russia

The UK government on Wednesday said that it will be sending more weapons, specifically anti-tank missiles, to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against Russian attacks.

Germany to supply Ukraine with 1,000 anti-tank weapons, 500 Stinger missile

Germany will supply Ukraine with 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 anti-aircraft Stinger missiles in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Kyiv.

Germany to send anti-tank weapons to Ukraine amid Russian invasion

In a significant shift, the German government confirmed that it has approved the shipment of anti-tank weapons to Ukraine and supports some restrictions of the SWIFT global banking system for Russia.

DRDO test-fires indigenous anti-tank missile

The present test was to prove the effectiveness of the anti-tank missile at a minimum range of 200-300 metres. It's Maximum range has already been tested at 4,000 metres

Centre seals deal with BDL to acquire 4,690 anti-tank guided missiles

The Defence Ministry on Friday sealed a deal with state-run Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL)

DRDO conducts successful trials of anti-tank guided missile systems

The trials of Helina (Army Version) and Dhruvastra (Air Force Version) missile systems have been carried out from Advanced Light Helicopter platform.

Invoking self-reliant India, govt bans import of 101 defence items

Modi endorsed the new import embargoes from his own Twitter account

Far better than DRDO missile: Israel's Rafael makes strong pitch for Spike

In January 2018, India had cancelled a $500-million purchase of Spike LR missiles just two weeks before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was to ink the deal on a visit to New Delhi

Facility to build man-portable anti-tank missiles opens near Hyderabad

The missiles manufactured at the unit would be supplied to the Indian Army