New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Monday successfully conducted the field evaluation trials of the indigenously developed missile ‘Nag Mk 2’.
According to the Ministry of Defence, this is a third-generation ‘Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile.’
The trials were successfully conducted at the Pokhran Field Range.
During the trials, the missile demonstrated its precision by accurately destroying targets at both maximum and minimum ranges, thereby validating its firing capabilities.
The Defence experts said that the ‘Nag Missile Carrier’ (version 2) was also evaluated during the tests. With these successful trials, the complete weapon system is now ready for induction into the Indian army.
During the three field trials, the missile systems destroyed precisely all the targets — maximum and minimum range, thus validating its firing range.
“The trials of the Guided Missile, were successfully conducted recently at Pokhran Field Range in the presence of senior officers of the Indian Army,” the MoD said in statement on Monday.
The Nag Missile Carrier version-2 was also field evaluated. With this, the entire weapon system is now ready for induction into the Indian Army.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, Indian Army and industry for the successful field evaluation trials of the entire weapon system of Nag Mk 2.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Samir V. Kamat also appreciated the efforts of all the stakeholders for making the missile ready for induction into the Indian Army.
Last year, India had done successful launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni 4. The launch was carried out from Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha on September 6, 2024.
The launch of ‘Ballistic Missile, Agni 4’ had successfully validated all operational and technical parameters. It was conducted under the aegis of Strategic Forces Command.
(IANS)
