Akash Missile Project
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: India
Source: The Times of India
Akash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile developed under IGMDP, credited with strong operational performance including in Operation Sindoor. It has a range of about 25 km and can engage targets at altitudes up to 18 km. Deployed by the army and air force, it is supported by a phased-array radar capable of tracking over 40 targets. Newer variants like Akash-1S, Akash Prime, and Akash NG are r
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Times of India
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Original status | operational with upgrades |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Akash is a medium-range surface-to-air missile developed under IGMDP, credited with strong operational performance including in Operation Sindoor. It has a range of about 25 km and can engage targets at altitudes up to 18 km. Deployed by the army and air force, it is supported by a phased-array radar capable of tracking over 40 targets. Newer variants like Akash-1S, Akash Prime, and Akash NG are replacing older Soviet-era systems. |
Original sector | Defence |
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Country | India |
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Source | The Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2026-07-17 |
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