By A Correspondent

New Delhi: In a major step towards achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat in advanced defence technology, India on Saturday successfully test-fired the indigenously developed Nag Mk II Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) from the country’s new Light Tank platform.

The test marked a significant milestone in India’s journey toward self-reliance in armoured warfare capabilities.

During the trial, the Nag Mk II missile achieved a direct hit on a target five kilometres away, successfully meeting all parameters for range, precision, and top-attack capability.

The Light Tank, designed and developed by the Combat Vehicles Research and Development Establishment (CVRDE) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Larsen & Toubro (L&T), demonstrated full operational success during the live firing.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO, the Indian Army, and industry partners, calling the achievement “a proud moment for India’s indigenous defence ecosystem.”

The successful integration of the Light Tank and Nag Mk II system, he said, reflects India’s growing technological maturity and industrial capability in the defence sector.

The Nag Mk II, a third-generation, fire-and-forget missile, is designed to destroy heavily armoured enemy tanks equipped with reactive armour and countermeasures.

With a range of up to five kilometres and the ability to engage targets in both top-attack and direct-attack modes, it gives Indian forces a decisive battlefield advantage.

Mounted on the Light Tank platform, the system combines high mobility with lethal precision, making it especially effective for rapid deployment in high-altitude areas like Ladakh and desert regions of Rajasthan.

This combination significantly enhances India’s readiness against armoured threats along the western borders with Pakistan.

The missile’s fire-and-forget guidance, high-penetration warhead, and all-weather, day-and-night capability ensure reliable performance even in GPS-denied environments, a crucial feature for modern combat scenarios.

With all operational parameters validated, the Light Tank–Nag Mk II system is now ready for induction into the Indian Army.

The success underscores India’s growing self-reliance in next-generation weapon systems, reducing dependence on imports and strengthening the country’s indigenous defence manufacturing base.

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