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India to make Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs): In a massive development for Indian defence market, India has sent a formal request to the United States to co-produce Javelin anti-tank guided missiles under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Readers should note that the Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) are known across the world for their massive successful use in Ukraine against Russian tanks throughout the Russia-Ukraine war.
What is Javelin anti-tank guided missile?
Developed by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, the Javelin anti-tank guided missiles is a shoulder-fired, fire-and-forget missile system. The advanced missiles also offer fire-and-forget capability and top-attack precision. The Javelin is known for its effectiveness in combat, particularly in the Ukraine-Russia conflict where it has been used to destroy Russian tanks.
What makes Javelin anti-tank guided missiles dangerous?
On of the most important features of the missile is its capability of fire-and-forget. Once the target is locked, the operator does not need to stop there, making the missile more dangerous. As per the claim of the manufacturing company, the Javelin missile has been able to carry out at least 5000 successful missions.
How will THIS step help India-US relations?
The move aims to boost India’s defence manufacturing, reduce import reliance, and deepen Indo-U.S. defence ties. Talks are in advanced stages, with emergency imports likely in the interim.
What is India’s Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System?
In a significant development from last year, India conducted successful warhead flight trials of the indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) weapon system at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, as per a report carried by IANS news agency.
The MPATGM weapon system has been indigenously designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It has been field-evaluated in different flight configurations several times intending to prove the technology with high superiority. The system consisted of the MPATGM, Launcher, Target Acquisition System, and the Fire Control Unit.
(With inputs from agencies)
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