CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -By 2008, the development cost had reached ₹300 crore (US$37.6 million). During the user trials, the Nag missile was tested successfully by the Indian Army on 26 December 2008. The Nag missile zeroed in on the precise location of the target tank from a distance of 3.3 km (2.1 mi), as required by the Indian Army.

Detailed explanation-2: -Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful maiden flight-test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) interceptor AD-1 missile with large kill altitude bracket from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on November 02, 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -Understanding ATGM Indigenously-developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) employs a tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Development of NAG Missile NAG Missile was tested for the first time in November 1990. In September 2001, the missile was launched from a tube in programmed control mode at the Interim Test Range in Balasore, Odisha. In June 2002, two NAG Missiles were successfully test-fired.

Detailed explanation-5: -In continuation to validation trials conducted at Pokhran in Rajasthan, proof of efficacy at high altitudes paves the way for its integration on the ALH. The trials were witnessed by senior Army commanders and senior scientists of the DRDO.