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The '''Nag''' missile (<small>[[International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration|IAST]]</small>: ''[[Nāga]]''; en: Cobra), also called "Prospina" for the land-attack version, is an | The '''Nag''' missile (<small>[[International Alphabet of Sanskrit Transliteration|IAST]]</small>: ''[[Nāga]]''; en: Cobra), also called "Prospina" for the land-attack version, is an Indian third-generation, all-weather, [[fire-and-forget]], [[lock-on after launch]], [[anti-tank guided missile]] (ATGM) with an operational range of 500{{nbsp}}m to 20{{nbsp}}km. It has a single-shot hit probability of 90%<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/drdo-successfully-tests-nag-8-facts-about-indias-deadly-anti-tank-missile-762351|title=DRDO successfully tests NAG: 8 facts about India's deadly anti-tank missile|last=KVN|first=Rohit|date=2018-03-01|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2019-09-14}}</ref> and a ten-year, maintenance-free shelf life.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://aermech.in/indian-army-nag-vs-us-army-fgm-148-javelin-anti-tank-missile-comparisoncontroversy/|title=Indian Army Nag vs US Army FGM-148 Javelin {{!}}Anti Tank Missile Comparison{{!}}Controversy|date=2015-12-16|website=AerMech.IN|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-12}}</ref> The Nag has five variants under development: a land version, for a mast-mounted system; the helicopter-launched Nag (HELINA) also known as Dhruvastra; a "man-portable" version (MPATGM); an air-launched version which will replace the current [[Imaging infrared|imaging infra-red]] (IIR) to [[Millimetric wave|millimetric-wave]] (mmW) [[active radar homing]] seeker;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Anti-tank-Nag-missile-Helinas-trial-conducted/articleshow/22955349.cms|title=Anti-tank Nag missile 'Helina's' trial conducted |date=September 24, 2013|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-12}}</ref> and the Nag Missile Carrier (NAMICA) "tank buster", which is a modified [[BMP-2]] [[Infantry fighting vehicle|Infantry Fighting Vehicle]] (IFV) produced under license in India by [[Ordnance Factory Medak]] (OFMK).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Kalams-unrealised-Nag-missile-dream-to-become-reality-next-year/articleshow/48267342.cms|title=Kalam's unrealised 'Nag' missile dream to become reality next year|access-date=30 July 2015|date=30 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=DRDO's 'Nag' missile tests successful; ready for induction |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/drdos-nag-missile-tests-successful-ready-for-induction/596423 |work=Outlook |agency=Press Trust of India |date=6 August 2008}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/drdo-successfully-tests-nag-8-facts-about-indias-deadly-anti-tank-missile-762351|title=DRDO successfully tests NAG: 8 facts about India's deadly anti-tank missile|last=KVN|first=Rohit|date=2018-03-01|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=en|access-date=2019-09-12}}</ref> | ||
Development of the Nag is part of the [[Integrated Guided Missile Development Program]] (IGMDP), run by [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO). It is manufactured by [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] (BDL).<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/03/indias-new-anti-tank-guided-missile-destroys-2-tanks-in-test/|title=India's New Anti-Tank Guided Missile Destroys 2 Tanks in Test|author=Franz-Stefan Gady|publisher=The Diplomat}}</ref> India's [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) announced on 19 July 2019 that the missile was ready for production.<ref name="Jans">{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/89985/india-s-nag-atgm-ready-for-series-production-says-mod|title=India's Nag ATGM ready for series production, says MoD {{!}} Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2019-08-12}}</ref> The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully completed the final trial of Nag anti-tank missile using a live warhead on a dud tank at Pokhran army ranges at 6.45 am on Oct 21, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Defence News, Indian Defence News, IDRW, Indian Armed Forces|first=The Indian Hawk|date=Oct 21, 2020|title=India's Anti-Tank Missile Nag Test-Fired In Pokhran, Ready For Ladakh Deployment|work=[[The Indian Hawk]]|url=https://www.theindianhawk.com/2020/10/nag-anti-tank-missile-ready-to-be-inducted-sant-missile-tested-fired-from-balasore.html|access-date=Oct 21, 2020}}</ref> | Development of the Nag is part of the [[Integrated Guided Missile Development Program]] (IGMDP), run by [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO). It is manufactured by [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] (BDL).<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://thediplomat.com/2018/03/indias-new-anti-tank-guided-missile-destroys-2-tanks-in-test/|title=India's New Anti-Tank Guided Missile Destroys 2 Tanks in Test|author=Franz-Stefan Gady|publisher=The Diplomat}}</ref> India's [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]] (MoD) announced on 19 July 2019 that the missile was ready for production.<ref name="Jans">{{Cite web|url=https://www.janes.com/article/89985/india-s-nag-atgm-ready-for-series-production-says-mod|title=India's Nag ATGM ready for series production, says MoD {{!}} Jane's 360|website=www.janes.com|access-date=2019-08-12}}</ref> The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully completed the final trial of Nag anti-tank missile using a live warhead on a dud tank at Pokhran army ranges at 6.45 am on Oct 21, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Defence News, Indian Defence News, IDRW, Indian Armed Forces|first=The Indian Hawk|date=Oct 21, 2020|title=India's Anti-Tank Missile Nag Test-Fired In Pokhran, Ready For Ladakh Deployment|work=[[The Indian Hawk]]|url=https://www.theindianhawk.com/2020/10/nag-anti-tank-missile-ready-to-be-inducted-sant-missile-tested-fired-from-balasore.html|access-date=Oct 21, 2020}}</ref> | ||
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===HELINA / Dhruvastra=== | ===HELINA / Dhruvastra=== | ||
'''HELINA''' (Helicopter-launched Nag) is air-launched version of the Nag with extended range. It is launched from twin-tube stub wing-mounted launchers on board [[HAL Rudra]] helicopters and [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter]]s (LCH) manufactured by [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] (HAL).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://forceindia.net/cover-story/armour-piercer/|title=The DRDO has to develop a MPATGM for the Indian Army|website=Force|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-14}}</ref> It is structurally different from Nag and is guided by an infrared imaging seeker (IIR) operating in the lock-on-before-launch mode for target engagement.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/helicopter-launched-anti-tank-missile-helina-test-fired/articleshow/67900023.cms|title=Helicopter-launched anti-tank missile 'Helina' test-fired|date=2019-02-08|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-09-12}}</ref> The first ground launch of the missile to check [[lock-on after launch]] (LOAL) capability were conducted in 2011 during which the missile was locked onto a target and launched. While the missile was in flight, a second target was chosen for the missile to hit, which the missile destroyed. This demonstrated the capability of the missile to lock onto and hit a target while in mid-flight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Anti-tank-Nag-missile-Helinas-trial-conducted/articleshow/22955349.cms|title=Anti-tank Nag missile 'Helina's' trial conducted |date=September 24, 2013|first=Vimal |last=Bhatia |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-12}}</ref> In the ground-launched LOAL test, the missile was launched in the general direction of the target. On approaching the target, images of the area ahead were sent from the missile to the operator via a two-way, radio frequency, command-video data link. The operator identified the target in the images and updated the new target location into the seeker, after which the missile homed in on the target and destroyed it.<ref name="ix182" /> It supports both [[top attack]] and [[Direct Attack Guided Rocket|direct attack]] functionality.{{ | '''HELINA''' (Helicopter-launched Nag) is air-launched version of the Nag with extended range. It is launched from twin-tube stub wing-mounted launchers on board [[HAL Rudra]] helicopters and [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter]]s (LCH) manufactured by [[Hindustan Aeronautics Limited]] (HAL).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://forceindia.net/cover-story/armour-piercer/|title=The DRDO has to develop a MPATGM for the Indian Army|website=Force|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-14}}</ref> It is structurally different from Nag and is guided by an infrared imaging seeker (IIR) operating in the lock-on-before-launch mode for target engagement.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/helicopter-launched-anti-tank-missile-helina-test-fired/articleshow/67900023.cms|title=Helicopter-launched anti-tank missile 'Helina' test-fired|date=2019-02-08|work=The Economic Times|access-date=2019-09-12}}</ref> The first ground launch of the missile to check [[lock-on after launch]] (LOAL) capability were conducted in 2011 during which the missile was locked onto a target and launched. While the missile was in flight, a second target was chosen for the missile to hit, which the missile destroyed. This demonstrated the capability of the missile to lock onto and hit a target while in mid-flight.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Anti-tank-Nag-missile-Helinas-trial-conducted/articleshow/22955349.cms|title=Anti-tank Nag missile 'Helina's' trial conducted |date=September 24, 2013|first=Vimal |last=Bhatia |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-12}}</ref> In the ground-launched LOAL test, the missile was launched in the general direction of the target. On approaching the target, images of the area ahead were sent from the missile to the operator via a two-way, radio frequency, command-video data link. The operator identified the target in the images and updated the new target location into the seeker, after which the missile homed in on the target and destroyed it.<ref name="ix182" /> It supports both [[top attack]] and [[Direct Attack Guided Rocket|direct attack]] functionality.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-09-20|title=Anti-Tank Guided Missile Helina will soon add to the Indian defence arsenal|url=https://newsonair.com/2021/09/20/anti-tank-guided-missile-helina-will-soon-add-to-the-indian-defence-arsenal/|access-date=2021-09-20|website=NewsOnAIR -|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
On 13 July 2015, three trials of HELINA were conducted by HAL at the Chandhan firing range in [[Jaisalmer]], [[Rajasthan]]. The missiles were test-fired from a [[HAL Rudra]]; two missiles succeeded in hitting the targets at a range of 7 km, while one reportedly missed the target.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?shop=dae&modele=release&prod=165254&cat=3|title=3 Helinas Test-Fired, 2 Hit Target|website=www.defense-aerospace.com}}</ref> After successful image capturing trials in Bangalore, DRDO planned to test HELINA with an updated 640x512-pixel resolution IIR seeker instead of the original 128x128-pixel resolution seeker in September 2016 for the [[Army Aviation Corps (India)|Army Aviation Corps]] under hot desert conditions, with moving and static targets, for different range parameters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/HeliNa-set-for-september-showdown/articleshow/52942240.cms|title=HeliNa set for September showdown |date=Jun 27, 2016|first=Jatinder Kaur|last= Tur |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-14}}</ref> | On 13 July 2015, three trials of HELINA were conducted by HAL at the Chandhan firing range in [[Jaisalmer]], [[Rajasthan]]. The missiles were test-fired from a [[HAL Rudra]]; two missiles succeeded in hitting the targets at a range of 7 km, while one reportedly missed the target.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?shop=dae&modele=release&prod=165254&cat=3|title=3 Helinas Test-Fired, 2 Hit Target|website=www.defense-aerospace.com}}</ref> After successful image capturing trials in Bangalore, DRDO planned to test HELINA with an updated 640x512-pixel resolution IIR seeker instead of the original 128x128-pixel resolution seeker in September 2016 for the [[Army Aviation Corps (India)|Army Aviation Corps]] under hot desert conditions, with moving and static targets, for different range parameters.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/HeliNa-set-for-september-showdown/articleshow/52942240.cms|title=HeliNa set for September showdown |date=Jun 27, 2016|first=Jatinder Kaur|last= Tur |website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-09-14}}</ref> | ||
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On 19 August 2018, HELINA was successfully test-fired from a [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter|HAL LCH]] at the Pokhran test range.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/indigenous-anti-tank-guided-missile-system-helina-successfully-flight-tested/articleshow/65507706.cms|title=Indigenous anti-tank guided missile system HELINA successfully flight tested |date=Aug 23, 2018|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-07-08}}</ref> DRDO and the [[Indian Army]] tested HELINA with a range of 7–8{{nbsp}}km from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in [[Chandipur, Odisha]], on 8 February 2019 to check the maximum missile range and accuracy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/helicopter-launched-anti-tank-missile-helina-test-fired-2029867.html|title=Helicopter-Launched Anti-Tank Missile 'Helina' Test-Fired|website=News18|access-date=2019-09-14}}</ref> The HELINA user trial was expected to be completed by 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh-reddy.html|title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=2020-02-17}}</ref> The Indian armed forces successfully test fired the helicopter-launched Nag Missile (HELINA), now named '''Dhruvastra''' anti-tank guided missile in direct and top attack mode that is upgraded with new features.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Waje |first1=Hemant |title=India test fires anti-tank guided missile 'Dhruvastra' |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/see-india-test-fires-anti-tank-missile-dhruvastra/20200722.htm |access-date=1 October 2020 |agency=PTI |publisher=Rediff |date=23 July 2020}}</ref> Three developmental flight trials were conducted from 15 to 16 July (2020) at ITR [[Balasore]] (Odisha) from a ground based launcher.<ref>{{cite news| title = India successfully test fires Dhruvastra — Helicopter launched anti-tank missile|work =India TV | access-date = 2020-07-22 | url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/india-succesfully-test-fires-dhruvastra-helicopter-launched-anti-tank-missile-video-636125}}</ref> | On 19 August 2018, HELINA was successfully test-fired from a [[HAL Light Combat Helicopter|HAL LCH]] at the Pokhran test range.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/indigenous-anti-tank-guided-missile-system-helina-successfully-flight-tested/articleshow/65507706.cms|title=Indigenous anti-tank guided missile system HELINA successfully flight tested |date=Aug 23, 2018|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-07-08}}</ref> DRDO and the [[Indian Army]] tested HELINA with a range of 7–8{{nbsp}}km from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in [[Chandipur, Odisha]], on 8 February 2019 to check the maximum missile range and accuracy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/helicopter-launched-anti-tank-missile-helina-test-fired-2029867.html|title=Helicopter-Launched Anti-Tank Missile 'Helina' Test-Fired|website=News18|access-date=2019-09-14}}</ref> The HELINA user trial was expected to be completed by 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.manoramaonline.com/news/nation/2020/02/14/youngsters-india-defence-technology-satheessh-reddy.html|title=INTERVIEW {{!}} Youngsters can power India into a defence technology leader: Dr Satheesh Reddy|website=OnManorama|language=en|access-date=2020-02-17}}</ref> The Indian armed forces successfully test fired the helicopter-launched Nag Missile (HELINA), now named '''Dhruvastra''' anti-tank guided missile in direct and top attack mode that is upgraded with new features.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Waje |first1=Hemant |title=India test fires anti-tank guided missile 'Dhruvastra' |url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/see-india-test-fires-anti-tank-missile-dhruvastra/20200722.htm |access-date=1 October 2020 |agency=PTI |publisher=Rediff |date=23 July 2020}}</ref> Three developmental flight trials were conducted from 15 to 16 July (2020) at ITR [[Balasore]] (Odisha) from a ground based launcher.<ref>{{cite news| title = India successfully test fires Dhruvastra — Helicopter launched anti-tank missile|work =India TV | access-date = 2020-07-22 | url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/india-succesfully-test-fires-dhruvastra-helicopter-launched-anti-tank-missile-video-636125}}</ref> | ||
On 19 February 2021, Army variant HELINA and Air Force version Dhruvastra have successfully demonstrated their capabilities in a series of multi-mission user trials from HAL Rudra and is ready for induction into the [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra successfully tested, ready for induction in armed forces|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/feb/19/anti-tank-missiles-helina-and-dhruvastra-successfully-tested-ready-for-induction-in-armed-forces-2266170.html|access-date=2021-02-19|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | On 19 February 2021, Army variant HELINA and Air Force version Dhruvastra have successfully demonstrated their capabilities in a series of multi-mission user trials from HAL Rudra and is ready for induction into the [[Indian Armed Forces]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anti-tank missiles Helina and Dhruvastra successfully tested, ready for induction in armed forces|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/feb/19/anti-tank-missiles-helina-and-dhruvastra-successfully-tested-ready-for-induction-in-armed-forces-2266170.html|access-date=2021-02-19|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> HELINA completed all kind of user trials as of 20 September 2021. The Indian Army is ready for the missile acquisition which is expected to cost under ₹1 crore. The initial demand is of 500 missiles and 40 launching tubes.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Peri|first=Dinakar|date=2021-09-19|title=Anti-tank missile completes all trials|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/anti-tank-missile-completes-all-trials/article36556641.ece|access-date=2021-09-20|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> | ||
===SANT=== | ===SANT=== | ||
[[File:Sant Missile.webm|thumb|left|SANT missile fired from Mi-24]] | |||
SANT or Standoff Anti-tank Guided Missile is a fourth generation upgraded variant of HELINA missile developed for long distance airborne [[anti-armour]] role.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SANT missile clears crucial developmental trial off Odisha coast|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/19/sant-missile-clears-crucial-developmental-trial-off-odisha-coast-2212400.html|access-date=2020-10-20|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In November 2018, DRDO developed SANT was successfully tested at [[Pokhran]] range.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/dec/31/2018-landmark-year-for-drdo-1918538.html|title=2018: Landmark year for DRDO|date=31 December 2018|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The upgraded version of the missile is equipped with [[Electro-optical guidance|electro-optical]] [[thermal imager]] (EO/IR) and a new nose-mounted [[Millimeter-wave|millimeter wave]] [[active radar homing]] (MMW) seeker with an extended range of up to 15 km to 20 km.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/upgraded-sant-missile-successfully-flight-tested/articleshow/66872743.cms|title=Upgraded SANT missile successfully flight tested |work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-12-01}}</ref> | SANT or Standoff Anti-tank Guided Missile is a fourth generation upgraded variant of HELINA missile developed for long distance airborne [[anti-armour]] role.<ref>{{Cite web|title=SANT missile clears crucial developmental trial off Odisha coast|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2020/oct/19/sant-missile-clears-crucial-developmental-trial-off-odisha-coast-2212400.html|access-date=2020-10-20|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In November 2018, DRDO developed SANT was successfully tested at [[Pokhran]] range.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/dec/31/2018-landmark-year-for-drdo-1918538.html|title=2018: Landmark year for DRDO|date=31 December 2018|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> The upgraded version of the missile is equipped with [[Electro-optical guidance|electro-optical]] [[thermal imager]] (EO/IR) and a new nose-mounted [[Millimeter-wave|millimeter wave]] [[active radar homing]] (MMW) seeker with an extended range of up to 15 km to 20 km.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/upgraded-sant-missile-successfully-flight-tested/articleshow/66872743.cms|title=Upgraded SANT missile successfully flight tested |work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-12-01}}</ref> | ||
On 19 October 2020, SANT was again test fired by the DRDO at Chandipur test range. It is developed for the Indian Air Force and [[Army Aviation Corps (India)|Army Aviation Corps]] with [[Lock-on after launch]] and Lock-on before launch capabilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-successfully-test-fires-sant-missile-with-lock-on-after-launch-lock-on-before-launch-capabilities/669661|title=India successfully test-fires SANT missile with 'Lock-on After Launch' & 'Lock-on Before Launch' capabilities|work=Times now digital}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orissapost.com/india-successfully-tests-anti-tank-missile-sant-from-chandipur-test-range/|title=India successfully tests anti-tank missile 'SANT' from Chandipur test range|work=Orissa Post}}</ref> | On 19 October 2020, SANT was again test fired by the DRDO at Chandipur test range. It is developed for the Indian Air Force and [[Army Aviation Corps (India)|Army Aviation Corps]] with [[Lock-on after launch]] and Lock-on before launch capabilities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-successfully-test-fires-sant-missile-with-lock-on-after-launch-lock-on-before-launch-capabilities/669661|title=India successfully test-fires SANT missile with 'Lock-on After Launch' & 'Lock-on Before Launch' capabilities|work=Times now digital}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orissapost.com/india-successfully-tests-anti-tank-missile-sant-from-chandipur-test-range/|title=India successfully tests anti-tank missile 'SANT' from Chandipur test range|work=Orissa Post}}</ref> | ||
On 11 December 2021, DRDO and IAF flight-tested SANT from Pokhran ranges. The release mechanism, guidance and tracking algorithms, avionics with integrated software performed well.<ref>{{cite web|last=Rout|first=Hemant Kumar|date=11 December 2021|title=IAF, DRDO test fire Stand-Off Anti-Tank missile from Pokhran ranges|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/dec/11/iaf-drdo-test-fire-stand-off-anti-tank-missile-from-pokhran-ranges-2394481.html|url-status=live|access-date=11 December 2021|work=The New Indian Express}}</ref> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||