Akash Missile System
Sector: Government • Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Source: ETV Bharat
The Akash missile system is an indigenous surface-to-air missile developed by a team of 1,000 scientists over 15 years, led by Dr Prahlada Ramarao. It is designed to protect Indian assets and has been successfully used in Operation Sindoor to thwart enemy attacks. The project was executed in Hyderabad under the guidance of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. The system carries a warhead and is intended for use by
- 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 an indigenous surface-to-air missile developed by a team of 1,000 scientists over 15 years, led by Dr Prahlada Ramarao. It is designed to protect Indian assets and has been successfully used in Operation Sindoor to thwart enemy attacks. The project was executed in Hyderabad under the guidance of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam. The system carries a warhead and is intended for use by the Indian Army and Air Force for 30-40 years, with continuous improvements based on feedback and technological advancements. |
Original sector | Defense |
Location
Country | India |
State | Telangana |
City | Hyderabad |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government, Aerospace & Defense |
Article published date | 2025-05-25 |
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