Indian Army anti-tank missiles: The Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army recently conducted a training exercise involving the firing of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) at a high-altitude area of 17,000 feet in Sikkim. The exercise included missile-firing detachments from mechanised and infantry units of the Eastern Command, showcasing the ATGM system’s performance in challenging terrain. The training emphasized the accuracy and effectiveness of the ATGMs in high-altitude environments, reaffirming the army’s commitment to the “Ek Missile Ek Tank” goal.
The training exercise in Sikkim saw missile-firing units from mechanised and infantry divisions of the Eastern Command participating. The exercise focused on continuous training and live firing from different platforms, targeting both moving and stationary objectives to replicate battlefield scenarios.
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The army emphasized the effectiveness of the ATGM units in neutralizing armoured threats with high lethality, ensuring successful missions in the challenging mountainous terrain.
Indian Army successfully conducted a test of the ‘Agni Prime’ missile last week on April 3. The new-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile was launched from Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The test was witnessed by Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Strategic Forces Command, senior officials from the DRDO, and the Indian Army.
‘Agni Prime’ is an advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles with the capability of carrying nuclear payloads. It is a two-stage canister missile with a range of 1,000 to 2,000 km.
The ‘Agni Prime’ missile stands out for its lighter weight compared to previous Agni series missiles, weighing at least 50 per cent less than the Agni 3 missile. It also features new guidance and propulsion systems.
India recently achieved the first flight test of its domestically developed Agni-5 missile.
