Overview

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy conducted a successful combat firing trial of the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM) on May 5, 2025.
• The MIGM is an advanced underwater naval mine designed to counter modern stealth ships and submarines in complex maritime environments.
• Developed collaboratively by DRDO laboratories in Visakhapatnam, Pune, and Chandigarh, the system marks a significant step in India’s push for defense self-reliance.
• Production partners Bharat Dynamics Limited and Apollo Microsystems are set to begin serial manufacturing of the system.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V Kamat confirmed the system’s readiness for induction, highlighting its role in enhancing India’s undersea warfare capabilities.