GS-3 Defence & Technology IGMDP (Integrated Guided Missile De | Deepak UPSC Notes

GS-3
Defence & Technology

IGMDP (Integrated Guided Missile Development Program)

It was conceived by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam to enable India to attain self-sufficiency in the field of missile technology. It was approved by the Government of India in 1983 and completed in March 2012.

The five missiles (P-A-T-N-A) developed under this program are:

Prithvi: Short-range surface to surface ballistic missile.

Agni: Ballistic missiles with different ranges, i.e., Agni (I, II, III, IV, V).

Trishul: Short-range low-level surface to air missile.

Nag: 3rd generation anti-tank missile.

Akash: Medium range surface to air missile.