Aero India 2023: VEM Technologies showcases AsiBal ATGM

Vem Technologies' AsiBal ATGM is equipped with a compact fire-control unit for surveillance and target acquisition. (VEM Technologies)

VEM Technologies has displayed its AsiBal anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) at the Aero India 2023 show in Bangalore, which runs from 13 to 17 February.

The AsiBal is a third-generation manportable fire-and-forget ATGM. It is integrated with a tandem high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT) warhead with a penetration of 750–850 mm. The system weighs a total of 18.5 kg – the launch unit 6 kg, and the missile 12.5 kg.

The ATGM has a thermographic camera and a dual-mode infrared seeker, making it effective against explosive reactive armour (ERA)-protected vehicles at a maximum effective range of 2,500 m.

The average velocity of the AsiBal missile is 0.6 Mach, and it can be employed in a default top-attack mode as well as a direct-attack mode. The AsiBal has a dual-mode day and night imaging infrared seeker and it is equipped with a compact fire-control unit for surveillance and target acquisition. It is suitable for use against stationary and moving targets.

VEM Technologies told Janes that ballistic trials of the AsiBal have been successful and that the company expects to win a production contract soon.