Indian Army successfully tests indigenous Akash Prime air defence system in Ladakh
The Indian Army successfully conducted trials of the indigenously developed Akash Prime air defence system in eastern Ladakh at an altitude of over 15,000 feet. Developed by DRDO, the Akash Prime scored two direct hits on fast-moving aerial targets in the high-altitude atmosphere. This latest version of the Akash system, a medium-range surface-to-air missile platform, is intended for the third and fourth regiments of the Indian Army's air defence systems. Additionally, the Ministry of Defence confirmed the successful test-firing of short-range ballistic missiles Prithvi-II and Agni-I from Chandipur, Odisha, by the Strategic Forces Command.
Key Points
- The Akash Prime air defence system, an indigenous development, was successfully tested by the Army in Ladakh.
- The trials demonstrated the system's effectiveness against fast-moving aerial targets in high-altitude conditions.
- Akash Prime is a medium-range surface-to-air missile, crucial for strengthening India's air defence capabilities.
- The system is slated to be inducted into the Indian Army's air defence regiments.
- Separately, Prithvi-II and Agni-I ballistic missiles were also successfully test-fired, validating operational parameters.
Exam Facts
- Akash Prime is an indigenously developed air defence system by DRDO.
- Trials were conducted in eastern Ladakh at over 15,000 feet altitude.
- Akash is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile platform.
- Prithvi-II and Agni-I short-range ballistic missiles were test-fired from Chandipur, Odisha.
- The Strategic Forces Command conducted the Prithvi-II and Agni-I tests.
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