The Ministry of Defence's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) alongside the Indian Navy carried out combat firing with an indigenous multi-influence ground mine equipped with reduced explosive capabilities. The advanced underwater naval mine, known as MultiInfluence Ground Mine (MIGM), is a collaborative effort between DRDO laboratories such as High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (Pune) and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (Chandigarh). It was developed by the Naval Science and Technology Laboratory in Visakhapatnam. Bharat Dynamics Limited from Visakhapatnam and Apollo Microsystems Limited from Hyderabad are responsible for manufacturing this system. The successful testing highlights improvements to India's undersea warfare capabilities, as acknowledged by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and DRDO Secretary Dr Samir V Kamat. They confirmed that the new mine is ready for integration into the Indian Navy fleet following validation trials.
Summary:
The integrated effort of the Ministry of Defence through its DRDO division and the Indian Navy has led to successful combat firing tests with an indigenous multi-influence ground mine featuring reduced explosive usage. This advanced underwater naval mine, developed in collaboration between various DRDO entities alongside other industry partners, is designed to augment India's capacity against modern stealth vessels. The trials' success signifies readiness for incorporation into the Navy's fleets as highlighted by defence officials.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Defence: The governmental department that oversees military activities and operations.
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation): An organization within the Ministry of Defence responsible for the research, development, and management of India's defence technologies.
Indian Navy: One of the three branches of the Indian armed forces specializing in naval warfare activities.
MultiInfluence Ground Mine (MIGM): An advanced underwater mine developed for naval operations to enhance capabilities against modern stealth ships and submarines.
Naval Science Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam: A laboratory that collaborates with other DRDO units in developing military technology.
High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune: A part of the DRDO engaged in the research and development of high energy materials for defense applications.
Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh: Another laboratory under the DRDO contributing to ballistic science and research relevant to defense systems integration.
Bharat Dynamics Limited, Visakhapatnam: A company partnered with in the production of military equipment, likely involved in manufacturing components or whole systems for the MIGM.
Apollo Microsystems Limited, Hyderabad: Another industrial partner assisting in the development and execution of military technology projects, potentially specializing in specific subsystems or technologies.
Ministry of Defence
DRDO & Indian Navy conduct combat firing (with
reduced explosive) of indigenous Multi-Influence
Ground Mine
Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 8:19PM by PIB Delhi
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully
undertaken combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the indigenously designed and developed
Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). The system is an advanced underwater naval mine
developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory, Visakhapatnam in collaboration with
other DRDO laboratories - High Energy Materials Research Laboratory, Pune and Terminal
Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh.
MIGM is designed to enhance the Indian Navy's capabilities against modern stealth ships and submarines.
Bharat Dynamics Limited, Visakhapatnam and Apollo Microsystems Limited, Hyderabad are the production
partners for the system.
Complimenting DRDO, Indian Navy and the Industry, Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh stated that the
system will further enhance undersea warfare capabilities of the Indian Navy.
Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat said, with this validation
trial, the system is now ready for induction into the Indian Navy.
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(Release ID: 2127155)