The induction of long-delayed anti-tank missile Nag can be delayed further as the results of the recent tests of the missile failed to produce the desired results.

While in three of the four tests Nag missiles failed to hit the target, the carrier, Namica, also fell short of the Army's expectations during trails.

A total of eight trials were planned, from July last week to 4th of August, poor performance of the war equipment the Army to call off trials ahead of the scheduled time, on 1st of August.

Ravi Gupta, a spokesperson for the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), described the trials as a "partial success".

Speaking on the topic, Mr. Gupta said, "The Advanced Target Acquisition systems with both the Gunner and Commander have performed well." But, he added that the trials had brought out some deviations in the engine performance of the NAMICA.

The results are being assessed by the experts.

The DRDO held the Army responsible for the failure of the two missiles. The organization claimed that two missiles failed to hit their targets due to the lack of adequate thermal contrast for the seeker to lock on. It said the Army was clearly told to ensure that the seeker locked on and followed the target prior to firing of the missile. But, the two missiles were fired sooner than the seeker locked on the target.

The Nag missile has a range of four kilometers with capabilities like `top attack,' which enables the missile to annul the explosive-reactive amour of modern battle tanks.