NEWS – The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful field evaluation trials of the Nag Mk 2, an indigenously developed third-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile. Trials took place at the Pokhran Field Range in Rajasthan.

PERFORMANCE DURING TRIALS

• The missile demonstrated exceptional precision, successfully destroying all designated targets.
• Validated operational effectiveness at maximum and minimum ranges.
• Senior Indian Army officers witnessed the trials, which also evaluated the Nag Missile Carrier version-2 (NAMICA).

FEATURES OF NAG MK 2 MISSILE SYSTEM

1. Design and Purpose

• Indigenously developed to neutralize highly fortified enemy armored threats.
• Operates effectively under all weather conditions with day and night capabilities.

2. Operational Range

• Minimum Range: 500 meters.
• Maximum Range: 4 kilometers.

3. Technological Advancements

• Third-generation fire-and-forget missile.
• Features an imaging infrared seeker in lock-on-before-launch mode for high precision.
• Launched from the Nag Missile Carrier (NAMICA), which can carry up to six combat-ready missiles.