Anti-tank guided missile (ATGM)

An Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM) is a specialized weapon designed to target and destroy armored vehicles like tanks. It is a missile that is guided during flight using various targeting systems—such as laser beams or image recognition—allowing a soldier or vehicle to launch it from a safe distance while accurately homing in on the target. ATGMs are portable, highly effective, and capable of penetrating advanced tank defenses, making them vital for modern ground combat to neutralize heavily protected enemy vehicles efficiently.