Indigenously developed Helicopter launched Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) ‘HELINA’ was successfully flight tested from Indian Army Helicopter at Pokhran range.
The weapon system was tested for its full range.
HELINA is helicopter launched version known of NAG ATGM, designed and developed indigenously for Indian Army under integrated guided missile development programme (IGMDP).
It is manufactured by India’s sole missile producer, state-owned Bharat Dynamics Limited.
HELINA is one of the most advanced Anti-Tank Weapons in the world.
It works on “fire and forget” principle and operates in Lock on Before Launch mode. It has operational range of 7-10km (after air-launched).