MPATGM Indian Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

MPATGM

Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

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Basic Information

Name

MPATGM Indian Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

Designation

MPATGM

Alternate Designation

MPATGM

Equipment Type

Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

Manufacturer

Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Date of Introduction

2026

Description

The MPATGM Indian Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) is India's indigenous third-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army. The system represents a significant advancement toward India's Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance in defense) initiative. The MPATGM is designed to replace aging second-generation anti-tank systems across Indian infantry, parachute, and special forces units, specifically the MILAN and 9M113 Konkurs systems. The 2024 Ministry of Defence request for information indicated a requirement for more than 20,000 next-generation ATGMs and 1,500 launchers, underscoring the scale of India's anti-armor modernization. In terms of operational capability benchmarking, the MPATGM positions itself alongside advanced international systems such as the US FGM-148 Javelin (2.5-4 km range, 22.3 kg ready-to-fire weight) and Israel's Spike LR2 (5.5 km range, 13 kg missile weight), offering indigenous supply assurance and cost advantages.

Ground Specifications

Crew 2

Main Weapon Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

Range 4.0 km

System

Alternative Designation MPATGM

Type Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)

Manufacturer Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

Crew 2 ea

Launch Configuration Soft-launched from a tripod-mounted canister using an ejection motor, with the main motor igniting at a safe distance of 9-10 meters from the operator to ensure operator safety.

Maximum Range 2.5-4 km

Minimum Range 200-300 m

Flight Time 17 seconds maximum

Attack Modes Direct attack and top-attack capabilities for engaging targets at various angles.

Guidance and Fire Control The missile features a miniaturized Imaging Infrared (IIR) homing seeker providing lock-on-before-launch capability with both day and night operational capacity. Its fire-and-forget design eliminates the need for guidance after launch, enabling rapid shoot-and-scoot tactical engagements.

Warhead and Lethality The system incorporates a tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead with proven capability against modern armor protection. Penetration trials completed in April 2024 demonstrated successful penetration of rolled homogenous armor up to 650 mm thickness and confirmed the warhead's ability to defeat contemporary main battle tanks equipped with explosive reactive armor.

Advanced Technologies The MPATGM integrates several state-of-the-art indigenous systems developed across multiple DRDO laboratories: IIR Homing Seeker – Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad; All-Electric Control Actuation System – for precision guidance; Tandem Warhead System – Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh; Propulsion System with Dual-Thrust Rocket Motor – High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune; High-Performance Sighting System – Instruments Research & Development Establishment, Dehradun; Thermal Target Simulation System – Defense Laboratory, Jodhpur. The dual-thrust propulsion features a boost phase and sustainer phase enabling top-attack trajectory capability.

Dimensions

Length 1.34 m

Diameter 120 mm

Missile Weight 14.5 kg

Command Launch Unit (CLU) Weight 14.25 kg (includes thermal sight and digital all-weather display)

Image Sources

Notes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MPATGM; https://indianmasterminds.com/news/india-indigenous-mpatgm-missile-2026-clearance-156344/

Details

Country of Origin India

Category Land

Land

Classification

Domain

Ground

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

1.34 m

Width

0.12 m

Height

—

Weight

14.25 kg

Operators (1)

India

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