In a significant boost to India’s undersea warfare capabilities, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy have successfully completed the validation trial of the Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). The indigenously developed system marks a significant milestone in strengthening India’s naval deterrence and operational readiness in maritime zones.
Developed by the Naval Science & Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, in collaboration with DRDO’s High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (Pune) and Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (Chandigarh), the MIGM is an advanced underwater mine designed to counter stealthy surface and sub-surface threats.
According to a Ministry of Defence release, Bharat Dynamics Limited (Visakhapatnam) and Apollo Microsystems Limited (Hyderabad) are the systemтАЩs production partners. Commending the successful trial, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the new capability would significantly bolster the Indian NavyтАЩs undersea warfare edge. DRDO Chairman Samir Kamat confirmed that the system is now ready for induction.
DRDO & @indiannavy successfully conducted the combat firing of indigenously developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM)тАФa cutting-edge underwater naval mine to counter stealth ships & subs. Developed by NSTL with @DRDO_India labs, the mine is ready for induction into the Navy.тАж pic.twitter.com/xigodlmLar
— Ministry of Defence, Government of India (@SpokespersonMoD) May 5, 2025
What is the Multi-Influence Ground Mine?
The MIGM is a next-generation naval mine engineered to detect and respond to multiple types of vessel signaturesтАФacoustic, magnetic, and pressureтАФthereby neutralising the stealth advantages of modern warships and submarines. Its multi-sensor array works in tandem with embedded data acquisition systems powered by an ARM-based processor, enabling real-time data processing and precise activation.
This intelligent mine system is capable of autonomous detection, analysis, and response, significantly enhancing the Navy’s ability to secure maritime zones against evasive or low-visibility threats.
Tactical Versatility and Strategic Value
One of the MIGMтАЩs key strengths is its operational flexibility. It can be deployed from various platforms, including surface ships, submarines, and Cooperative Undersea Operating Platforms (COOPs), allowing the Indian Navy to adapt its deployment strategies based on mission requirements.
The mineтАЩs ability to process complex influence signatures gives it a decisive tactical advantage in contested waters, particularly in scenarios involving high-tech adversaries using stealth or signature-masking technologies.
Strengthening Maritime Defence
The successful validation of MIGM underscores IndiaтАЩs commitment to building robust indigenous defence technologies tailored for evolving regional threats, especially in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). As maritime competition intensifies, the induction of systems like MIGM positions the Indian Navy to maintain strategic superiority in undersea warfare.
Team BharatShakti
