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HELINA anti-tank missiles launched from ALH Dhruv helicopter

Four HELINA anti-tank missiles were launched from Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv helicopter in the Rajasthan sector on Friday, said Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) officials.  The HELINA anti-tank missiles were test-fired during the joint user trials by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF).  According to DRDO, the four missions were carried out for evaluating the missile capabilities in a minimum and maximum range of 7 kilometers. As part of joint user trials by Indian Army and Air Force, 4 HELINA anti-tank missiles were launched from ALH Dhruv helicopter in Rajasthan sector. 4 missions were carried out for evaluating missile capabilities in minimum & maximum range of 7 kms Video: ANI pic.twitter.com/vkwMimmz6V — The Times Of India (@timesofindia) February 19, 2021 The final mission was carried out with a warhead missile against a derelict tank. All the mission objectives were met.  The missile is guided by an Infrared Imaging Seeker...

NAG Missile Carrier NAMICA boosts Indian Army's firepower

As India faces challenges from 'LoC to LAC', Indian Army is preparing to give a befitting reply to any misadventures carried out by neighbouring countries. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched NAG Missile Carrier (NAMICA) on August 14. It may be fitting that India sought to boost its firepower on the Independence Day of Pakistan. NAG Missile Carrier NAMICA boosts Indian Army muscle NAMICA has been made by Ordnance Factory in collaboration with Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The entire project costs about Rs 3 thousand crore. NAMICA can fire missiles at a target located 7.5 kilometres away. The missiles carrier can be manned by 4 jawans of the Indian Army. NAMICA has hunter-killer capability. Another feature of NAMICA is that its equally effective at night as it is during the day. The missile carrier has amphibious capability. This boosts its manoeuvrability greatly. NAMICA can be used at night as well While NAMICA will be manned by 4 armymen, the co...

Indian Army Launches Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, Artillery Shells On Pak Army To Punish Ceasefire Violations

Anti Tank guided missile Nag The Indian Army recently launched anti-tank guided missiles and artillery shells at Pakistani army positions opposite Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara sector. This action was a direct retaliation against Pakistan Army’s persistent ceasefire violations aimed at pushing in terrorists across the Line of Control (LoC), ANI has reported. A video of the attack was also shared by ANI. #WATCH Indian Army Sources: Army troops recently used anti-tank guided missiles & artillery shells to target Pakistan Army positions opposite the Kupwara sector. This was in response to frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan to push infiltrators into Indian territory in J&K. pic.twitter.com/oHuglG0iQL — ANI (@ANI) March 5, 2020 Indian Army recently retaliated against similar ceasefire violations by Pakistan, which killed one Pakistan army soldier. This incident happened in the third week of February when Pakistan was attempting to send in terrorists from the Neelam valley. Pa...