The successful combat firing of the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM) utilizing reduced explosives marks an important milestone for the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and the Indian Navy.
The Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, in association with the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory in Chandigarh and the High Energy Materials Research Laboratory of DRDO in Pune, created this cutting-edge underwater naval mine.
The MIGM is designed to improve the Indian Navy’s underwater combat capabilities by countering the changing threats posed by contemporary stealth ships and submarines.
It has a variety of advanced sensors that can identify and capture various signals produced by maritime boats, such as pressure, magnetic, and auditory effects. The mine can successfully track, detect, and react to covert targets that usually elude traditional detection techniques because to its multi-sensor methodology.
In terms of technology, the MIGM incorporates an integrated electronics system with sophisticated ARM processor-powered data collection electronics. The mine can respond to the presence and movement of enemy warships on its own thanks to this configuration, which allows for real-time data processing and command creation. The system provides flexibility in deployment and mission execution by supporting both cable control and autonomous operating modes.
The MIGM’s adaptability in deployment is a noteworthy benefit. It is a useful tool in a variety of operational circumstances since it may be deployed from a variety of platforms, including as ships, submarines, and Cooperative Undersea Operating Platforms (COOPs). The mine’s usefulness for training and active defense tasks is further increased by the fact that it comes in both exercise and combat forms.
Important industry partners including Apollo Microsystems Limited in Hyderabad and Bharat Dynamics Limited in Visakhapatnam are involved in the development of MIGM, highlighting the contribution of Indian industry to the country’s defense self-reliance efforts.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the DRDO, Indian Navy, and industry after the validation experiment was successful. He emphasized that the introduction of MIGM will greatly increase the Indian Navy’s capacity for underwater combat. The system is now prepared for introduction into active duty, according to Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of DRDO and Secretary of Defence R&D.
The MIGM is a critical addition to India’s marine defense capabilities, and its development and successful testing coincide with increased security concerns, especially in the wake of the Pahalgam terror assault. The project’s indigenous character demonstrates India’s increasing proficiency and independence in cutting-edge defense technology.
The MIGM is evidence of India’s dedication to bolstering its naval defenses with innovative, domestically developed systems that can fend off the most sophisticated maritime threats the country faces today.
