The initial propulsion phase where a high-thrust motor accelerates the missile to operational velocity.

Fire-and-forget refers to a missile guidance system where the missile guides itself to its target after launch, requiring no further input from the operator.

Launched from a ground-based platform, such as a vehicle or tripod, rather than an aircraft or other airborne system.

A guidance system in ATGMs that uses infrared sensors to create a thermal image of the target for precise homing.

Electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light, used in missile guidance systems to detect and track targets based on heat signatures.

A lightweight, shoulder-fired anti-tank guided missile system designed for individual soldier transport and operation.

Launched from naval platforms, such as ships or submarines.

Enables real-time sharing of position, targeting, and sensor data among aircraft and platforms for coordinated combat operations.

A tandem warhead configuration in anti-tank missiles where a smaller precursor charge detonates reactive armor, followed by a larger main charge to penetrate the underlying armor.

A two-stage ATGM propulsion system where a booster stage initially accelerates the missile before a sustainer stage maintains flight velocity.