Akash Surface-to-Air Missile System
Sector: Aerospace & Defense • Location: Karnataka, India
Source: Oneindia
The Akash missile system is an indigenous surface-to-air missile developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited. It is a vital part of India's layered air defense network, capable of engaging multiple aerial threats simultaneously. The system has demonstrated high operational success, including tracking 616 targets and achievin
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Government
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Oneindia
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Description | The Akash missile system is an indigenous surface-to-air missile developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited. It is a vital part of India's layered air defense network, capable of engaging multiple aerial threats simultaneously. The system has demonstrated high operational success, including tracking 616 targets and achieving a 99% neutralization rate during recent use. A newer variant, Akash-NG, offers improved targeting speed and engagement capacity with a strike range of up to 80 km. |
Original sector | Defense |
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Country | India |
State | Karnataka |
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Source | Oneindia |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Government |
Article published date | 2025-06-16 |
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