The Ministry of Defence recently inked an agreement with Bharat Dynamics Limited for the procurement of INVAR Anti-Tank Missiles worth over 2 thousand 95 crore rupees to enhance the lethality of T-90 tanks.
About INVAR Missile
- The INVAR missile is a sophisticated laser-guided anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) designed to be launched from the 125mm smoothbore gun barrel of main battle tanks, especially the T-90 tank, which is a key asset of the Indian Army's armored regiments.
- It has a high hit probability and precision strike capability, capable of destroying stationary and moving armored targets, including those equipped with Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA).
- The missile is originally developed by Russia's Rosoboronexport and is produced under license in India by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
Key features of the INVAR missile include:
- Semi-automatic laser beam riding guidance that is immune to jamming.
- A tandem warhead designed to penetrate modern tank armors.
- Maximum range of approximately 5 kilometers with a flight time of about 17.6 seconds.
- Ability to destroy targets moving up to 70 km/h.
- Weight around 17.2 kg with a caliber of 125 mm.
- It enhances the lethality and firepower of T-90 tanks, significantly improving mechanized operations and operational advantage against adversaries.
Recently, the Indian Ministry of Defence signed a contract worth ₹2,095.70 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited for the procurement of 500 INVAR missiles to equip the T-90 tanks, highlighting a major upgrade in the Indian Army's armored warfare capabilities and supporting the goal of Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defense production.
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