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📰 Why in News?
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is set to finalize a major procurement deal for 500 Invar missiles from Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), valued at approximately ₹2,000–3,000 crore.
This move strengthens India’s tank-based firepower and enhances its self-reliant defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
🚀 What is the Invar Missile?
The Invar is a Russian-origin Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) designed specifically for launch from 125 mm tank guns, primarily on T-90 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs).
🤝 Indo-Russian Collaboration
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Licensed production by BDL (India) in partnership with Rosoboronexport (Russia)
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Integral part of India’s armored forces strategy
🛡️ Key Features of Invar ATGM
| Feature | Details |
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| 🔫 Launch Platform | Fired from 125 mm smoothbore gun of T-90 tanks |
| 🧭 Guidance System | Laser Beam Riding, semi-automatic, jam-resistant |
| 💥 Warhead | Tandem warhead – penetrates Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) |
| 🎯 Target Capability | Hits both stationary & moving targets (up to 70 km/h) |
| 📏 Range | Effective up to 5 km |
| 🕓 Flight Time | Approx. 17.6 seconds |
| 🎯 Accuracy | High precision with a strong kill probability |
📐 Technical Specifications
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📏 Missile Length: 695 mm
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⚙️ Throwing Device Length: 395 mm
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📦 Caliber: 125 mm
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⚖️ Missile Weight: 17.2 kg
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⚖️ Throwing Device Weight: 7.1 kg
🧠 Relevance for Competitive Exams
The Invar Missile is a high-probability topic for exams like:
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UPSC (GS-3: Defence & Technology)
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CDS & NDA (Defence Capabilities of India)
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CAPF, AFCAT, SSC CGL & other current affairs-based papers
📝 Points to Remember:
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Part of India’s T-90 tank arsenal
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Produced under Make in India with Russian collaboration
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Effective against modern armor with tandem warhead
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Laser-guided, jam-resistant targeting system
🎯 Why It Matters for India?
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🇮🇳 Strategic Deterrence: Enhances anti-tank warfare on modern battlefields
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🏭 Indigenization: Boosts domestic defence manufacturing
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🔰 Modernization Drive: Strengthens armoured corps’ firepower
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🌍 Export Potential: Positions India as a credible global ATGM supplier
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