- This has led to their induction in the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.
- The testing trials were conducted from the Advanced Light Helicopter at Pokhran deserts of Rajasthan.
- Both the ATGM systems are having the all-weather day-and-night capability. They can defeat battle tanks with a conventional armour and explosive reactive armour.
- The Helina ATGM is the Army version and Dhruvastra ATGM is the Air Force version.
- Both the ATGMs are designed and developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- Static Part:
- HQ of DRDO: New Delhi
- Chairman of DRDO: Dr G Satheesh Reddy
Question:
Q.1 Recently, which of the following Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) systems were test-fired by India at Pokhran deserts of Rajasthan?
a. 'Helina'
b. 'Dhruvastra'
c. SANT Missile
d. Both (a) and (b)
a. 'Helina'
b. 'Dhruvastra'
c. SANT Missile
d. Both (a) and (b)
