Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on 11 January 2026 successfully conducted the flight test of the indigenously developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top-attack capability against a moving target. The test was carried out at the KK Ranges in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra.

Test Conducted by DRDL, Hyderabad

The flight trial was conducted by DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad, and marks a significant milestone towards the induction of the advanced third-generation “fire-and-forget” missile system into the Indian Army.

Advanced Indigenous Technologies

The MPATGM incorporates several state-of-the-art indigenous technologies, including:

• Imaging Infrared (IIR) homing seeker
• All-electric control actuation system
• Advanced fire control system
• Tandem warhead
• Indigenous propulsion system
• High-performance sighting system

Enhanced Operational Capability

The IIR seeker provides robust day-and-night operational capability with high target discrimination, while the top-attack mode enables the missile to strike armoured vehicles at their most vulnerable point. The tandem warhead is specifically designed to defeat modern main battle tanks equipped with advanced armour protection, including explosive reactive armour.

Industry Partnership under Atmanirbhar Bharat

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) are the Development-cum-Production Partners (DcPP) for the MPATGM, reflecting strong public sector industry collaboration under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Boost to Indigenous Defence Capability

The successful flight test reinforces India’s progress in indigenous defence technology, strengthens the Army’s anti-tank warfare capability, and brings the MPATGM closer to operational deployment.