Dhruvastra: India’s helicopter-launched ‘tank killer’ shaping next-gen battlefield doctrine

India’s self-reliance in advanced weaponry is bolstered by the induction-ready Dhruvastra, a helicopter-launched anti-tank missile. Developed by DRDO, this third-generation system offers fire-and-forget capability and precision targeting, significantly enhancing India’s anti-armour warfare capabilities, especially in high-altitude terrains.