The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully conducted a combat firing of the indigenously developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM) with reduced explosive content. This advanced underwater mine is designed to bolster India’s undersea warfare capabilities by targeting modern stealth ships and submarines.
Developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with DRDO’s High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (Pune) and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (Chandigarh), the MIGM incorporates multiple sensors to detect acoustic, magnetic, and pressure signatures of marine vessels. Its versatility allows deployment from various naval platforms, including ships and submarines.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the achievement, stating that the system would further enhance the Indian Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities. Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, confirmed that with this successful validation trial, the system is now ready for induction into the Indian Navy.
Production partners for the MIGM include Bharat Dynamics Limited (Visakhapatnam) and Apollo Microsystems Limited (Hyderabad), reflecting a significant stride in India’s indigenous defense manufacturing efforts.
