• 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.

• The MIGM is designed to enhance the Indian Navy’s capabilities against modern stealth ships and submarines. 

• The mine’s intelligent onboard system features advanced data acquisition electronics powered by ARM processors, enabling real-time processing of sensor data and precise execution of defensive actions.

• Bharat Dynamics Limited, Visakhapatnam and Apollo Microsystems Limited, Hyderabad are the production partners for the system.

• The MIGM’s induction will significantly bolster India’s coastal defence mechanisms and underwater deterrence capabilities.

(The author is a trainer for Civil Services aspirants.)