The Indian Army successfully test-fired the advanced version of the Akash missile defense system, Akash Next Generation (Akash-NG), at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha, on Tuesday. This is considered a major step towards strengthening the country's indigenous air defense capabilities.
According to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), during the trial, Akash-NG accurately destroyed aerial targets at varying distances and altitudes. This included targets flying at low altitudes near the border and high-altitude targets at longer ranges.
This missile defense system can target fighter jets, cruise missiles, drones, and UAVs up to a range of 80 km and an altitude of 20 km. It has the capability to engage multiple targets simultaneously, destroying up to 10 targets at once.
Why is Akash-NG special?
According to officials, the Akash-NG missile system is a modern and powerful air defense system. It has been developed by the DRDO and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). This system is capable of engaging multiple aerial targets simultaneously.
The process of inducting it into the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army has been expedited. Its induction will further strengthen the country's air defense and significantly boost India's indigenous air defense capabilities.
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Earlier, on July 17, the Indian Army successfully tested the indigenously developed air defense system 'Akash Prime' in Ladakh. This advanced missile system was also developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
This system shot down two drones flying at an altitude of over 15,000 feet (4500 meters) in eastern Ladakh. Akash Prime is a new and advanced version of the Akash weapon system. It has been designed for use in high-altitude and low-oxygen environments.
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