Successful test of anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) ‘Nag’

Successful Flight Test of ATGM NAG

Question- On February 28th, 2018, where did successfully test of the indigenously built anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) ‘Nag’ was done?
(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Odisha
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:

  • On February 28th, 2018, India has successfully tested indigenously built anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) Nag.
  • This test was done successfully on two tanks at different ranges and time in the desert of Rajasthan.
  • The simultaneous development tests of the missile have been completed.
  • It is now ready to be deployed.
  • This is a third-generation missile in the ‘fire and forget’ category, which is equipped with advanced imaging infrared radar.
  • It is one of the five missile systems developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) under integrated guided missile development program (IGMDP).
  • The other four missiles developed under this program are ‘Agni’, ‘Akash’, ‘Trishul’ and ‘Prithvi’ respectively.

Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=176898
https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/pokhran-3rd-generation-atgm-nag-successfully-tested-in-desert-conditions-1179656-2018-03-01