India's DRDO test-fires laser-guided anti-tank missile

摘要

India's government-run Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired a locally developed laser-guided anti-tank missile from an Arjun main battle tank (MBT) on 22 September. The weapon, which was fired from the Arjun's 120 mm rifled gun at one of the firing ranges belonging to the Armoured Corps Centre and School in Ahmedna-gar, destroyed its intended target from a distance of 3 km after locking onto it with its laser designator, the Indian government's Press Information Bureau (PIB) said on 23 September. The PIB noted that the newly developed missile, which is undergoing technical evaluation trials, is armed with a tandem high-explosive anti-tank warhead that can penetrate armoured vehicles, including those fitted with explosive reactive armour.