MPATGM: DRDO successfully tests man-portable anti-tank guided missile

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted first successful trials of indigenously developed third generation (MPATGM)-

Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile.

• Two rounds of missile were flight tested in operational configuration in two days from Ahmednagar range in Maharashtra.

About the Test:

• The two tests were intended for two different ranges.
• After its launch from platform, the missile tracked target all through its trajectory and destroyed it with high precision.
• The missile performed as expected during the test by meeting all mission objectives successfully and validated its maximum range capability.
• Apart from stand alone and warhead testing, the missile also had undergone series of tests including integrated static trial to characterise trust vector control.

About the MPATGM weapon system:

• MPATGM is third-generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) indigenously developed by DRDO.
• It is best in its class in the world.
• It is yet to be formally named.
• It is expected to replace second generation French origin anti-tank guided missile Milan and Soviet semi-automatic wire-guided missile Konkur, which are in service with Indian Army.
• This missile is considered as major boost to Make-in-India initiative.
• It has a strike range of 2.5 km. 
• It weighs around 14.5 kg to maintain man portability.
• It is capable of being fired from shoulder and can be used during day and night. 
• It has minimum lateral centre and gravity offset.
• It is fitted with a high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead.
• It works on fire and forget principle and is known for its top attack capabilities.
• It is effective against both stationary and moving targets.
• It will be deployed in Infantry and Parachute battalions of Indian Army.
• Its development was necessitated after armed forces sought low-weight and man portable weapon systems as per battle ground requirements.
• At present, India Army has indigenously developed third generation anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) Nag in its arsenal but it is not portable to meet its demand.

Question:

Q. Who has conducted, first successful trials of indigenously developed third generation Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)?
a. Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
b. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
c. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
d. None of the above