Nag Mk 2 Missile
16.01.2025
Nag Mk 2 Missile
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For Prelims: About Nag Mk 2 Missile, Features of the Missile |
Why in the news?
Recently, Raksha Mantri has congratulated DRDO on successful Field Evaluation Trials of Nag Mk 2 missile.
About Nag Mk 2 Missile:
- It is an indigenously-developed third-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile.
- During the three field trials, the missile systems destroyed precisely all the targets - maximum and minimum range, thus validating its firing range.
- Field Evaluation Trials of this missile were successfully conducted recently at Pokhran Field Range.
- The Nag Missile Carrier version-2 was also field evaluated. With this, the entire weapon system is now ready for induction into the Indian Army.
Features of the Missile:
- Third-Generation Fire-and-Forget Technology: Enables precision targeting with minimal operator intervention post-launch
- Versatile Performance: Capable of neutralising modern armoured vehicles equipped with explosive reactive armour (ERA)
- Platform Compatibility: Successfully integrated with NAMICA, enhancing battlefield mobility and deployment flexibility
Source: PIB
Consider the following statements regarding Nag Mk 2 Missile:
1. It is a second-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile.
2. It is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2
Answer D