The Nag Mk 2 is a third-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile, indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Recently, the missile underwent successful field evaluation trials at the Pokhran Field Range.
Details of the Trials
During the trials, the missile systems demonstrated their precision by successfully destroying all targets at both maximum and minimum ranges. This validation of its firing range confirms the missile’s capability and readiness for deployment.
Nag Missile Carrier Version-2 Evaluation
In addition to the missile itself, the Nag Missile Carrier version-2 was also evaluated. This ensures that the entire weapon system is now fully prepared for induction into the Indian Army.
Acknowledgments and Congratulations
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh extended his congratulations to DRDO, the Indian Army, and the industry for their collaboration in successfully conducting the field evaluation trials of the Nag Mk 2 weapon system.
Appreciation from DRDO
Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, expressed his appreciation for the efforts of all stakeholders involved in the development and successful field trials of the missile.
Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs):
- Where were the field evaluation trials of the Nag Mk 2 missile conducted?
- A) Siachen Glacier
- B) Pokhran Field Range
- C) Leh-Ladakh Range
- D) Jaisalmer Range
Answer: B) Pokhran Field Range
- What is the primary feature of the Nag Mk 2 missile?
- A) Anti-Aircraft Guided Missile
- B) Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile
- C) Surface-to-Surface Ballistic Missile
- D) Surface-to-Air Missile
Answer: B) Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile
- What was the outcome of the field trials conducted for the Nag Mk 2 missile?
- A) The missile failed to hit any target
- B) The missile successfully destroyed all targets at both maximum and minimum ranges
- C) The missile failed to destroy the targets at maximum range
- D) The missile’s range was not validated
Answer: B) The missile successfully destroyed all targets at both maximum and minimum ranges
- Which version of the Nag missile was also field evaluated during the trials?
- A) Nag Missile Carrier version-1
- B) Nag Missile Carrier version-2
- C) Nag Mk 1
- D) Nag Mk 3
Answer: B) Nag Missile Carrier version-2
- Who congratulated DRDO, the Indian Army, and the industry for the successful trials of the Nag Mk 2 missile?
- A) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- B) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- C) President Droupadi Murmu
- D) Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat
Answer: B) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Who is the Chairman of DRDO?
- A) Dr. Raghunath S. Verma
- B) Dr. Samir V. Kamat
- C) Dr. R.K. Gupta
- D) Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Answer: B) Dr. Samir V. Kamat