India has finally completed the terminal experimental stage of trials of its home-built third generation fire and forget Anti-tank missile Nag-Mk-2 at Pokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan. This was declared by the Press Information Bureau this week as a major advancement in the surface-to-surface missile to be inducted into the Indian Army in its preparedness. In successfully launched trials, the Nag Mk 2 missile strikes all the intended targets, affirming its operational range and accuracy.
The Nag Mk 2, having improved infrared imagery, is capable of tracking targets before the rocket is fired, hence a high chance of killing the targeted individuals. This missile is fired with state-of-the-art fire-and-forget technology; thus, once launched, it does not need any further direction, and it is perfect for attack. It can operate in any weather, making such modifications an advantage in different climates and environments of the war zone.
The Nag Missile Carrier version 2 was also tested, and it validated the operational suitability of the entire Nag weapon system. Dr Rajnath Singh has congratulated the DRDO, the IAF and other industry partners involved in the successful assessment of the missile system.
The Nag Mk 2 missile is capable of a velocity of 230 meters per second and is capable of reaching targets from a distance of 4 kilometres in 17 to 18 seconds. The missile is slightly more than twice as heavy as an average man and 1.85 meters long; the missile was developed to efficiently eliminate enemy tanks and armoured vehicles, thus providing India with additional power. On the basis of these trials, there is some prospect for the Nag Mk 2 missile to be added to the weapons inventory of the Indian Army so as to enhance the capabilities to fight modern warfare effectively.
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