Akash Missile System
Sector: Government • Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Source: ETV Bharat
The Akash missile system is a medium-range surface-to-air missile developed by a team of 1,000 scientists over 15 years, led by Dr Prahlada Ramarao. It is designed and executed in India, specifically in Hyderabad, and has been used effectively in Operation Sindoor to protect Indian assets from enemy drones and missiles. The system is continuously improved based on technological changes and user fe
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Government, Aerospace & Defense
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- ETV Bharat
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Description | The Akash missile system is a medium-range surface-to-air missile developed by a team of 1,000 scientists over 15 years, led by Dr Prahlada Ramarao. It is designed and executed in India, specifically in Hyderabad, and has been used effectively in Operation Sindoor to protect Indian assets from enemy drones and missiles. The system is continuously improved based on technological changes and user feedback, and it carries a lethal warhead. It is part of India's missile program which also includes other missile systems like Astra, BrahMos, and S-400. |
Original sector | Defence |
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Country | India |
State | Telangana |
City | Hyderabad |
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Source | ETV Bharat |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Aerospace & Defense |
Article published date | 2025-05-26 |
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