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{{Short description|Anti-tank guided missile}}
{{Infobox weapon
| name = Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile
| image = MPATGM launched in final deliverable configuration.jpg
| image_size = 300
| caption = MPATGM tested on 11 January 2022
| origin = [[India]]
| type = [[Anti-tank guided missile]]

| is_ranged = yes
| is_explosive = yes
| is_missile = yes
| is_UK = no

| service =
| used_by =
| wars =

| designer = [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] <br/>VEM Technologies
| design_date = 2005
| manufacturer = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]]
| unit_cost =
| production_date =
| number =
| variants =

| spec_label =
| weight =
* Missile: {{convert|14.50|kg|lb|abbr=on}}
* CLU: {{convert|14.25|kg|lb|abbr=on}}<ref name="Jane" />
| length = {{convert|1300|mm|ftin|abbr=on}}<ref name="Jane" />
| part_length =
| width =
| height =
| diameter = {{convert|120|mm|in|abbr=on}}<ref name="Jane" />
| crew = 2

| cartridge =
| caliber =
| barrels =
| action =
| rate =
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| range = {{convert|200|m|km|abbr=on}} - {{convert|4000|m|km|abbr=on}}<ref name=":7" />
| feed =
| sights = Digital sight with [[laser designator]]

| filling = [[Tandem-charge]] [[High-explosive anti-tank warhead|HEAT]]
| filling_weight =
| detonation =
| yield = Penetration: >650 mm on [[rolled homogeneous armor|RHA]])<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kumar (Retd.) |first1=Col. Arun |title=Development of Anti-Tank Guided Missile |url=https://defproac.com/?p=8377 |website=Q Tech Synergy |publisher=Defence ProAc Biz News |access-date=22 July 2021}}</ref>
| armour =
| primary_armament =
| secondary_armament =
| engine = [[Dual-thrust]] [[Rocket engine|rocket]] with blast tube [[Soft launch (missile)|ejection motor]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Man-Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile |access-date=23 July 2021 |agency=Defence Research & Development Organisation |publisher=Ministry of Defence, Government of India |date=9 May 2019}}</ref>
| engine_power =
| propellant = [[Solid fuel]]
| transmission =
| payload_capacity =
| fuel_capacity =
| pw_ratio =
| suspension =
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| guidance = [[infrared homing|Imaging infra-red]]
| developed from = [[Nag]] [[ATGM]]
| launch_platform = Tripod mounted launch tube
}}

The '''MPATGM''',<ref name=":4" /> or '''Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile''', is an Indian third-generation [[fire-and-forget]] [[anti-tank guided missile]] derived from [[Nag (missile)|Nag ATGM]]. It is currently under development by the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) in partnership with Indian defence contractor VEM Technologies Private Limited.<ref name="Jane" /><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":1" />

==Design==
The MPATGM is a low weight, long cylindrical missile with a group of four fins around its mid-section.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-tank-missile-developed-by-drdo-successfully-fired/article26533308.ece|title=Anti-tank missile developed by DRDO successfully fired|last=Geetanath|first=V.|date=14 March 2019|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-08-13|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It is fitted with [[High-explosive anti-tank warhead|high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead]].<ref name=":3" /> The missile has a length of about 1,300 mm and a diameter of about 120 mm with aluminum and carbon fiber launch tube and collapsible tripod to save on weight.<ref name="Jane" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2019/09/13/the-indian-drdo-has-a-top-attack-missile-in-the-works/|title=The Indian DRDO Has A Top Attack Missile In The Works|date=2019-09-12|website=21st Century Asian Arms Race|language=en|access-date=2020-02-16}}</ref> It has a weight of 14.5 kg, with its command launch unit (CLU) weighing 14.25 kg which combines a [[laser designator]] with digital all-weather sight.<ref name="Jane">{{Cite journal|url=https://www.janes.com/article/86778/aero-india-2019-drdo-details-short-range-mpatgm|title=Aero India 2019: DRDO details short-range MPATGM|journal=Jane's Missiles & Rockets |access-date=2019-07-08|last=Dhingra|first=Jayesh|location=Bangalore|publisher=IHS Jane's 360|date=22 February 2019}}</ref> It can cover a minimum range of 200 to 300 m and a maximum range of 4 km.<ref name=":7" />

The MPATGM is equipped with an advanced [[Infrared homing|imaging infrared]] (IIR) sensor and integrated [[avionics]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/drdo-test-fires-successfully-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile/article26532753.ece|title=DRDO test fires successfully Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile|last=M|first=Somasekar|website=Business Line|language=en|access-date=2019-07-08}}</ref> The missile has [[top attack]] capability.<ref name=":0" /> It reportedly share many similarities with systems such as [[FGM-148 Javelin]],<ref name=":2" /> and [[Spike (ATGM)]].<ref name=":5">{{Cite news|last=Pandit|first=Rajat|date=October 4, 2019|title=Army inducts Israeli 'tank killers' till DRDO develops indigenous ones|work=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/army-inducts-israeli-tank-killers-till-drdo-develops-indigenous-ones/articleshow/71432164.cms|access-date=4 October 2019}}</ref>

==Development==
[[Defence Research and Development Organisation|DRDO]] started work on a man-portable version of the Nag missile in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/03/25/stories/2005032501700400.htm|title=Helicopter version of Nag under way|work=The Hindu Business Line|accessdate=6 February 2015|author=M. Somasekhar|date=24 March 2005|location=Hyderabad|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061127074357/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/03/25/stories/2005032501700400.htm|archive-date=2006-11-27}}</ref> [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) sanctioned the official development of MPATGM on 27 January 2015 with probable completion date around 26 July 2018 at the cost of ₹73.46 crore.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|last=Shukla|first=Ajai|date=2021-07-22|title=DRDO successfully test-flies indigenously developed 'man-portable ATGM'|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/drdo-successfully-test-flies-indigenously-developed-man-portable-atgm-121072201571_1.html|access-date=2021-07-25}}</ref>

On 20 December 2017, India cancelled a major deal for acquiring the Israeli [[Spike (ATGM)]] in favour of the DRDO MPATGM, after deciding that no transfer of technology was needed for the development of MPATGM.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/npc/2018/march/din-06march2018.pdf|title=India scraps mega Israeli deal for anti-tank missiles in favor of DRDO product|date=6 March 2018|website=Defence Research and Development Organisation|access-date=14 August 2019}}</ref> However, India reauthorized the deal in January 2018 during a visit of Israeli Prime Minister [[Benjamin Netanyahu]] to India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2019/06/report-india-scraps-israel-anti-tank-guided-missiles-deal-again/|title=Report: India Scraps Israel Anti-Tank Guided Missiles Deal (Again)|last=Gady|first=Franz-Stefan|website=The Diplomat|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-14}}</ref> This deal was cancelled again in June 2019 after DRDO promised to deliver the MPATGM by 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-israel-spike-anti-tank-missiles-drdo-5796306/|title=India scraps Israel anti-tank missile deal after DRDO says it will deliver|date=2019-06-24|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=2019-08-14|first=Amitav|last=Ranjan|location=New Delhi}}</ref> However, the Indian Army bought a limited number of [[Spike (ATGM)]] to cater for their immediate requirement until the MPATGM is ready for induction.<ref name=":5" /> MPATGM user trials were planned for completion by 2020 but postponed due [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Krishnan M|first=Anantha|date=14 February 2020|title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/india/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh-reddy.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-24|website=OnManorama}}</ref> Upon induction, MPATGM will replace the second generation [[MILAN]] and [[9M113 Konkurs]] from the [[Indian Army Infantry Regiments|infantry]], [[Parachute Regiment (India)|parachute]] and [[Special forces of India|special forces]].

Indian defense [[startup company]] Tonbo Imaging with Bharat Dynamics is developing a light weight imaging infrared seeker without cryogenic compressor for MPATGM that uses [[Real-time computing|real-time]] [[artificial intelligence]] based [[image processing unit]] to help missile reorient itself towards the most vulnerable section of the designated target to increase kill probability.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Velayanikal|first=Malavika|date=2021-02-15|title=Guided missiles homing in with Indian deep tech|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/business-of-life/guided-missiles-homing-in-with-indian-deep-tech-11613314273154.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-02-19|website=Mint|language=en}}</ref>

===Production facility===
The MPATGM will be manufactured by [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] at a facility located in [[Bhanoor]], Telangana. This facility was inaugurated on September 29, 2018.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Siddiqui|first=Huma|date=1 October 2018|title=MPATGM: Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile production facility opened at Bharat Dynamics Ltd|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/mpatgm-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile-production-facility-opened-at-bharat-dynamics-ltd/1333247/|url-status=live|access-date=15 August 2019|website=The Financial Express|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/production-facility-for-man-portable-anti-tank-missiles-opened/articleshow/66028928.cms|title=Production facility for man-portable anti-tank missiles opened|date=1 October 2018|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-08-15}}</ref>

==Testing==

* '''1st Test:''' On September 15, 2018, DRDO carried out the first trial of the MPATGM successfully. This trial was followed by another successful trial of the MPATGM on September 16, 2018.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=183492|title=Second Flight Test of MPATGM Successful|date=16 September 2018|website=Press Information Bureau, Government of India|access-date=2019-08-15}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/09/indias-drdo-test-fires-indigenous-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile/|title=India's DRDO Test Fires Indigenous Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile|last=Gady|first=Franz-Stefan|date=September 16, 2018|website=The Diplomat|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-08}}</ref>

* '''2nd Test:''' On March 13, 2019 DRDO successfully completed Guided Flight Trials (GFT) of MPATGM at Rajasthan desert. It established the top attack mode capability covering a distance of 2,500 m. This was followed by another successful test next day on March 14, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=189416|title=Twin Success for Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile|date=14 March 2019|website=Press Information Bureau, Government of India|access-date=2019-08-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/india-successfully-carries-out-trial-for-mp-atgm/articleshow/68411020.cms|title=Anti-tank guided missile test-fired successfully|date=14 March 2019|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-07-08}}</ref>

* '''3rd Test:''' The missile was tested again on 11 September 2019. A man portable tripod launcher was used in the test. The target of the test was a dummy tank, which was hit in top attack mode.<ref>{{Cite news|author=|date=2019-09-11|title=DRDO successfully tests indigenous anti-tank missile|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/drdo-successfully-tests-indigenous-anti-tank-missile/article29394941.ece|access-date=2019-09-12|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
* '''4th Test:''' After a gap of one year due to [[COVID-19 lockdown in India|COVID-19 lock-down]], on 21 July, 2021 DRDO successfully flight tested MPATGM on a target mimicking tank using [[thermal sight]] to validate the minimum range on direct attack mode at 200-300 meters. The test was to validate the missile in-flight stability and deployment of guidance mechanism within short distance. With this test, the MPATGM development project is now closer to completion. During this test, the missile used a newly developed light-weight [[state of the art]] miniaturized version of IIR seeker.<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{Cite news|last=Banerjea|first=Aparna|date=21 July 2021|title=DRDO successfully flight tests home-grown man-portable anti-tank guided missile|website=Mint|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/drdo-successfully-flight-tests-home-grown-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile-11626864322755.html|url-status=live|access-date=21 July 2021}}</ref>

* '''5th Test:''' DRDO on January 11, 2022 successfully flight tested MPATGM in final deliverable configuration. The test was to prove the consistent performance at minimum range. The missile used miniaturized IIR seeker with advanced avionics for on-board control and guidance. MPATGM already completed similar successful test for maximum range. The system is now ready to enter serial production.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sharma |first1=Ravi |title=DRDO successfully flight tests final deliverable configuration of man portable anti-tank guided missile |url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/dispatches/drdo-successfully-flight-tests-final-deliverable-configuration-of-man-portable-anti-tank-guided-missile/article38240245.ece |access-date=11 January 2022 |agency=The Publishing |publisher=Frontline |date=11 January 2022}}</ref> This test was part of Indian Army's demand of engaging target at 200-300 m with accuracy even though an ATGM needs minimum distance of 400-500 m to stabilize and deploy onboard guidance mechanism.<ref name=":7">{{cite news |last1=Shukla |first1=Ajai |title=DRDO test-fires indigenous anti-tank missile |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/drdo-test-fires-indigenous-anti-tank-missile-122011200053_1.html |access-date=12 January 2022 |publisher=Business Standard |date=12 January 2022}}</ref>

== Gallery ==
{{Gallery
|width=160 | height=170

|File:MPATGM launched in final deliverable configuration by DRDO.ogg
|MPATGM launched in final deliverable configuration by DRDO.
|File:Indigenously developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) successfully flight-tested for the second time from the Ahmednagar range, Maharashtra on September 16, 2018.JPG
|Indigenously developed Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) successfully flight-tested on September 16, 2018.
|File:DRDO successfully test fires indigenously developed MPATGM missile.jpg
|DRDO successfully test fires indigenously developed MPATGM missile.
}}

== See also ==
'''Related development'''

* [[Nag (missile)]]

'''Missiles of comparable role and configuration'''

* [[Spike (ATGM)|Spike-LR]]
* [[FGM-148 Javelin]]
* [[HJ-12]]
* [[Raybolt]]
* [[ALAS (missile)]]
* [[Karaok]]

== References ==
{{reflist|}}

{{Defence Research and Development Organisation}}
{{Indian missiles}}

== External links ==
'''General:'''
* [https://www.mod.gov.in/sites/default/files/MoDAR2018.pdf, Annual Report 2018-19 Ministry of Defence, Government of India]

{{Commons category|MPATGM}}

[[Category:Anti-tank missiles]]
[[Category:Guided missiles of India]]

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