In a significant advancement for India’s defence capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have achieved a major milestone with the successful combat firing trial of the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). Developed indigenously by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in collaboration with DRDO’s High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), the MIGM represents a leap forward in India’s underwater warfare preparedness.
This advanced underwater naval mine is designed to effectively counter modern stealth platforms, including ships and submarines. Equipped with multiple sensors, the MIGM detects and neutralises underwater threats with exceptional precision, significantly enhancing the Indian Navy’s strategic deterrence and operational readiness in undersea warfare scenarios.
Industry partners Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Apollo Microsystems Limited have played crucial roles in manufacturing the system, underscoring the increasing involvement of Indian defence firms in critical technology development.
Praising this achievement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted its importance in bolstering India’s self-reliance in defence technology and its impact on enhancing the Navy’s combat capabilities in underwater domains.
Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, affirmed that following the successful validation trial, the MIGM is now set for induction into the Indian Navy, marking a significant milestone towards operational deployment.
