Thursday, 12 November 2020

Final User Trial of NAG Missile

 

Final User Trial of NAG Missile

Daily Current Affairs 23 October 2020 | UPSC Current Affairs 2020 Daily News Teller
  • Final user trial of 3rd generation Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) NAG was carried on 22 Oct 2020 at 0645 hrs from Pokhran range. The missile was integrated with the actual warhead and a tank target was kept at the designated range. This was launched from NAG Missile Carrier NAMICA. The missile hit the target accurately defeating the armour. 
  • ATGM NAG has been developed by DRDO to engage highly fortified enemy tanks in day and night conditions. The missile has “Fire & Forget” “Top Attack” capabilities with passive homing guidance to defeat all MBTs equipped with composite and reactive armour.
  • The NAG missile carrier NAMICA is a BMP II-based system with amphibious capability. With this final user trial, NAG will enter into the production phase. The missile will be produced by Defence PSU Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), whereas Ordnance Factory Medak will produce the NAMICA.
Source: PIB

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