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INDIA TO BUY INVAR ANTI TANK GUIDED MISSILES
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INDIA TO BUY INVAR ANTI TANK GUIDED MISSILES
By : Author Desk
Updated : 2025-05-28 16:20:04
INDIA TO BUY INVAR ANTI TANK GUIDED MISSILES
Context:
In May 2025, the
Ministry of Defence is finalising a major procurement order for 500 Invar anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) from Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL),
intended to enhance India’s armoured warfare capabilities and
enhance the firepower of T-90 tanks.
This comes shortly after Operation Sindoor.
PROCUREMENT DETAILS
Buyer:
Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
Supplier:
Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL).
Item:
500 Invar anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs).
Estimated Value:
?2,000–3,000 crore.
Purpose:
To bolster India’s armoured warfare capabilities, specifically enhancing the firepower of
T-90 tanks
. Invar missiles are designed to be launched from tank platforms.
Deployment Status:
Invar missiles are already deployed on India’s frontline T-90 main battle tanks and are known for their precision strike capability.
Approval Process:
The final value of the deal will determine the level of approval required:
Up to ?2,000 crore: Cleared by the Defence Minister.
Closer to ?3,000 crore: Cleared by the Finance Minister.
Above ?3,000 crore: Requires approval of the Cabinet.
Strategic Initiative:
This procurement is part of a broader government initiative to promote
self-reliance in defence manufacturing
under the
Make in India
BDL's Role:
Bharat Dynamics Ltd is a key supplier to the Indian Armed Forces and is at the forefront of this indigenization effort.
Recent Context:
The planned acquisition comes shortly after
Operation Sindoor
, a precision military strike against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan following a deadly attack in Pahalgam.
ABOUT INVAR MISSILE
Type:
It is an
anti-tank guided missile (ATGM)
.
Launch Platform:
Designed to be launched specifically from
tank platforms
, particularly from the barrel of
T-90 tanks
.
Deployment:
Has been in active deployment by Indian forces.
Capability:
Known for its
long-range precision strike capability
.
Target:
Can neutralize adversary tanks, including those fitted with
Explosive Reactive Armour Protection
(ERA, a type of add-on armour that explodes outwards on impact to disrupt incoming projectiles).
Origin & Production:
The Invar missile is originally built by
Rosoboronexport of Russia
, and it is produced under
license in India by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
.
INVAR MISSILE FEATURES
Control System:
Semi-automatic control system, indicating a degree of human guidance during flight.
Guidance:
Utilizes
laser beam riding
for guidance, where the missile follows a laser beam emitted by the firing platform.
Resistance: Jamming immune
, implying it is resistant to electronic countermeasures aimed at disrupting its guidance.
Warhead:
Equipped with a
tandem warhead
, which is designed to defeat ERA and then penetrate the main armour of a tank.
Target Engagement:
Can destroy both
stationary and moving targets with speeds up to 70 kmph
.
Effectiveness:
Has a
high hit and kill probability
, indicating its reliability in engaging targets.
SPECIFICATIONS
Length:
695 mm (missile), 395 mm (throwing device)
Caliber:
125 mm (matching the bore of the T-90 tank gun)
Range:
5 km (effective engagement distance)
Flight time:
6 seconds (for maximum range)
Weight:
17.2 kg (missile), 7.1 kg (throwing device)
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