DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Validate Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine

In a significant milestone for India’s indigenous defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have jointly conducted a successful combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). This advanced underwater naval mine has been indigenously designed and developed to counter modern maritime threats.

Developed Through Collaboration

The MIGM is the result of collaborative efforts spearheaded by the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, alongside other key DRDO laboratories High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune, and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Chandigarh. These institutions have worked together to develop a mine capable of detecting and targeting stealthy surface vessels and submarines.

Enhancing India’s Undersea Defence Capabilities

The mine has been designed to significantly strengthen the Indian Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities. It incorporates multi-influence sensors, allowing it to respond to a combination of acoustic, magnetic, and pressure signatures of enemy vessels, making it a potent deterrent in modern naval operations.

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Industrial Partners in Production

Production of the MIGM is being carried out by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Visakhapatnam, and Apollo Microsystems Limited, Hyderabad, demonstrating a robust public-private collaboration model in India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem.

Endorsements from Leadership

Commending the collaborative success, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh acknowledged the achievement and its impact on strengthening the country’s undersea warfare capabilities. Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, noted that with this successful validation trial, the MIGM is now ready for induction into the Indian Navy.

Conclusion

The successful validation of the Multi-Influence Ground Mine marks a significant stride in India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence technology. With its induction, the Indian Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities are set to become more robust and future-ready.

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