Indian Missiles News & Discussions - 30 June 2022

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Story of Missile Woman: Dr Tessy Thomas

Dr. Tessy Thomas recalls a powerful lesson from Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam - a thought that stayed with her throughout her journey and shaped the way she approached both science and leadership. From that moment, her story takes off. In this episode, the conversation unfolds into her inspiring journey…from a young girl in Keralam, curious about the sky, to becoming a key force behind India’s missile programs at DRDO. She shares her decision-making journey, the opportunities that came her way, early struggles, the challenges of working in a demanding field, and the dedication it took to build something so critical for the nation. At the same time, she reflects on what continues to motivate her even today, after so many achievements, including the Dr. Paulos Mar Gregorios Award 2025. This episode is simply honest and deeply inspiring- a reminder of how the right guidance, hard work, and belief can shape an extraordinary journey.

[uddu]

Same category as Spike LR with range of 200m to 4000m. While being smaller in diameter 120mm compared to 130mm of Spike LR. Probably can carry more of these kind of missiles on Attack helicopters along with Helina.
Indian Army Approves Procurement of Indigenous MPATGM to Supplement Imported Anti Tank Missile and Enhance Infantry Capabilities
https://defence.in/threads/indian-army- ... ies.17476/
Date: 15 April 2025

The Indian Army has approved the procurement of the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). Developed by DRDO,

While initially noted for an effective range of around 2 kilometers, recent testing data indicates the system can accurately engage targets anywhere between 200 meters and up to 4,000 meters away.

[SSridhar]

^ This is AMOGHA-III and great news, especially if range is 4Kms. This is Top-attack, day & night & with dual seeker (IIR+EO). It had been making steady progress since 2018. By April 2024, DRDO had concluded the trials and was confident. The user evaluation trials followed that. Looks like that the IA wanted a demonstration of top attack on a moving tank which was successfully demonstrated early this year.

[Prem Kumar]

Rather than as a Spike/Javelin replacement, it might be better to think of DRDO's MANPATGM 1.0 as a replacement for our massive holdings of Konkur, Milan and Kornets. Otherwise, it will get into unnecessary arguments about weight

Our total holdings of Konkurs, Milans and Kornets is upwards of 80,000!! Imagine the numbers involved. This missile, by itself, can be a massive success. And once mass-manufacturing-magic kicks in, it will become cheaper & better

The next gen - MANPATGM 2.0, I am sure, will be weight-compatible with the man-portable Javelin & Spike

Version 3.0 can be a Spike-LR replacement - we are also hitting it from another angle - Helina/Dhruvastra/SANT

There is a whole family of missiles awaiting orders!

[uddu]

^ This is AMOGHA-III and great news, especially if range is 4Kms. This is Top-attack, day & night & with dual seeker (IIR+EO). It had been making steady progress since 2018. By April 2024, DRDO had concluded the trials and was confident. The user evaluation trials followed that. Looks like that the IA wanted a demonstration of top attack on a moving tank which was successfully demonstrated early this year.

These seems two different projects. Amogha is more a BDL effort and with 2.5km range, while MPATGM is a DRDO project and in the category of Spike-LR with a range of 4km.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amogha_missile
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPATGM
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/de ... a-iii-atgm
https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/de ... ed-missile

[uddu]

Rather than as a Spike/Javelin replacement, it might be better to think of DRDO's MANPATGM 1.0 as a replacement for our massive holdings of Konkur, Milan and Kornets. Otherwise, it will get into unnecessary arguments about weight

Our total holdings of Konkurs, Milans and Kornets is upwards of 80,000!! Imagine the numbers involved. This missile, by itself, can be a massive success. And once mass-manufacturing-magic kicks in, it will become cheaper & better

It terms of range comes in the category of Spike and Javelin and is said to replace the current ATGM's in service with the Indian Army. Surely will be mass produced.

Regarding weight AI tells this. So it's lighter than Spike LR. Also the MPATGM Ver 2.0 can come with increased range. With this there is no need to import anything ATGM.
Weight/Portability: The MPATGM system is designed for high portability and infantry use. The total MPATGM system (missile + launcher) weighs approximately 29 kg, whereas the Spike LR system is sometimes cited as having a higher total system weight.

[uddu]

DRDO to showcase cutting edge tech & Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives during mega exhibition at Motihari, Bihar
https://orissadiary.com/drdo-to-showcas ... ari-bihar/

A wide range of models and products featuring advanced defence systems will be demonstrated. These include Airborne Early Warning And Control (AEW&C) System, Akash Surface-to Air Missile, Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile launcher, BrahMos Missile, Prithvi Missile, Anti-Satellite (A-SAT) Missile, NAG Anti-Tank Guided Missile, Pralay Missile, Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM), Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS), Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), Main Battle Tank (MBT) Arjun-Mk-I&II, Indian Light Tank (ILT), Modular Bridging System, Drone Detection Radar, Uttam AESA Radar, Holographic Sight, Automatic Chemical Agent Detection and Alarm (ACADA) systems, Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM), Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN), Water Purification System (CBRN-WPS), Back Pack-5kg, NBC Suit Mk- V, Multi-functional, Mounted Gun System (MGS), Composite Armor for Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP), Rapid prototype Model of Kaveri Engine, Spatial Reality Display of Kaveri Engine, Blast Protection Suit, Ballistic Helmet, Naval steel and other materials technologies.

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DRDO Moves Closer to ET-LDHCM Mach 8 Hypersonic Missile Under Project Vishnu with Booster Integration Progress
https://defence.in/threads/drdo-moves-c ... ess.17483/
16-April-20226

Missile projected speed is Mach 8, ET-LDHCM among the most elite and rapid cruise missiles currently under development worldwide.

Baseline version will be capable of striking targets 1,500 kilometres away, with payload ranging from 1,000 to 2,000 kilograms, allowing it to be armed with either conventional or nuclear warheads.

Future upgrades could push its maximum range to 2,500 kilometres.

[uddu]

New Astra 2 clears Prelim Trials