Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully flight-tests man portable anti-tank guided missile

Exam-focused facts from the 13 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The third generation fire and forget man portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) with top attack capability was flight-tested successfully against a moving target in KK Ranges, Ahilya Nagar.
The test-firing was carried out by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The warhead is capable of defeating modern main battle tanks.
The missile can be launched from a tripod or military vehicle launcher.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented the DRDO and the industry partners for the successful test-firing of the missile.