Indian Army to Procure 2,408 Nag Mark 2 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles to Boost Indigenous Firepower

In a major push towards strengthening India’s anti-armour warfare capabilities and promoting indigenous defence production, the Indian Army is set to acquire 2,408 Nag Mark 2 Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) along with 107 Nag Missile Carrier (NAMICA) tracked vehicles. The acquisition is expected to be cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its upcoming session, marking one of the largest orders for an Indian-made missile system in recent years.

Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), the Nag Mark 2 is a third-generation, fire-and-forget missile designed to destroy modern battle tanks equipped with advanced armour protection. The missile uses an imaging infrared seeker to autonomously track and hit targets, ensuring precision strikes with minimal operator exposure.

The system underwent extensive field evaluation trials earlier this year at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, where it successfully hit all designated targets under varying operational conditions. With the trials now complete, the induction process is expected to begin soon after final approval.

The NAMICA vehicle, which will serve as the launch platform for the missile, is based on a modified BMP-II chassis and provides enhanced mobility across diverse terrains. This combination of mobility and firepower will significantly enhance the Army’s ability to neutralize enemy armour in both defensive and offensive operations.

Officials said the move reflects India’s growing confidence in its domestic defence ecosystem and aligns with the government’s ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ (self-reliant India) initiative. The Nag Mark 2’s induction will not only modernize the Indian Army’s missile inventory but also reduce dependence on imported anti-tank systems.

The procurement comes at a time when the Indian armed forces are rapidly adopting indigenously developed platforms and weapons systems, including artillery guns, drones, and armoured vehicles. The addition of the Nag Mark 2 will provide a decisive edge in future battlefield scenarios, particularly along India’s western and northern borders, where armoured warfare remains a key component of military strategy.

With this major order, the Indian Army is set to take another decisive step toward building a modern, agile, and self-reliant force equipped to meet 21st-century challenges.