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INDIA TO BUY INVAR ANTI TANK GUIDED MISSILES from Vajirao & Reddy Institute

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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