ISRO Fails, DRDO Triumphs: Missile Hunts Moving Targets Successfully Tested

• ISRO's PSLV C62 (EOS-N1) mission failed on Monday morning after the rocket deviated from its trajectory.
• DRDO successfully tested the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) on Sunday, announced Monday.
• The MPATGM is a third-generation 'fire and forget' missile, indigenously developed for the Indian Army.
• It demonstrated top attack capability, striking moving targets from above, bypassing modern tank ERA.
• Weighing 14-15 kg, with a 2.5 km range and IIR for all-weather operation, it's easily carried by infantry.

Why It Matters: While ISRO faced a setback, DRDO achieved a significant defense milestone with its new anti-tank missile.