DRDO Successfully Tests Third-Generation MPATGM Missile in Maharashtra
DEFENSE
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested the third-generation Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) in Maharashtra on January 11, 2026. The missile showcased its top-attack capability against a moving target and features advanced technologies such as an Imaging Infrared homing seeker and a tandem warhead. Developed in collaboration with Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited, the MPATGM program aims to bolster India's defense manufacturing self-reliance.

Jan 14, 2026, 5:45 PM