Successful trials of 'Dhruvastra' show India's ability to take on China, Pakistan
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The genesis
HELINA (Helicopter based NAG) is a third generation fire and forget class anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH). A variant of HELINA Weapon System called DHRUVASTRA is being inducted into the Indian Air Force.
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Successful trials
According to a report by ANI, trials of 'Dhruvastra' were conducted on July 15 and July 16 at Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore. The trails were conducted without a helicopter in direct and top attack mode.
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Infrared capabilities
The ATGM is guided by an infrared imaging seeker (IIS) operating in the lock-on before-launch mode and helps in further strengthening the defence capabilities of the country. (Representative)
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The China connect
These trials come in the backdrop of ongoing disengagement process between India-China at the friction points between the two armies in eastern Ladakh.
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Realising history
In July 2019, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) had carried out three successful test firings of the Nag missiles in the Pokhran firing ranges. Nag was one of the first five strategic missiles planned to be developed under the Integrated Missile Development Programme initiated in the 1980s.