DAC approved procurement including the indigenous Dhruvastra short-range air-to-surface missile.

The Defence Acquisition Council approved procurement including the indigenous Dhruvastra short-range air-to-surface missile.

About the Dhruvastra Missile :

* It is a helicopter-launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) system.

* It is a short-range air-to-surface missile.

* It was indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

* It is a third-generation, renowned for its versatility in engaging and neutralizing enemy tanks and armored vehicles..

Source : The Hindu