Akash-NG and MPATGM

Why in news?

• DRDO test fired Akash-NG and MPATGM missiles.

About Akash -NG missile:

• Akash - New generation (abbreviated as Akash-NG) is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics (BEL).
• This missile is a successor to the Akash and Akash-1S series of missiles with improvements such as a Dual-pulse solid rocket motor, a canisterized launcher and an better radars to improve its probability of kill with a smaller ground operations and logistics footprint.

About MPATGM:

• The MPATGM, or Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile, is an Indian third-generation fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile derived from Nag ATGM.
• It is currently under development by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in partnership with Indian defence contractor VEM Technologies Private Limited.
• The lightweight MPATGM is integrated with a thermal sight and can be launched from a man-portable launcher by a two-man crew.

Prelims Question

Consider the following statements regarding Akash-NG missile:
1.It is an air-to-air missile.
2.It has been developed by DRDO.
Which among the above statements is/are correct?
(a)1 only 
(b)2 only 
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to prelims question