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Business Standard
5 hours ago
- Business Standard
Indian Army tests Akash Prime missile in Ladakh, scores 2 direct hits
In a significant development, the Indian Army on Wednesday carried out successful trials of the indigenously developed Akash Prime air defence system at an altitude of over 15,000 feet in the Ladakh sector. The trial was carried out by the Army Air Defence along with senior officials of the Defence Research and Development Organisation, which has developed the system. During the trials, the surface-to-air missiles registered two direct hits against very fast-moving target aircraft in the very high altitude area in a rarified atmosphere. The Akash Prime system would form the third and fourth regiments of the Akash air defence systems in the Indian Army. The system also performed very well during Operation Sindoor in thwarting aerial attacks by the Pakistan military using Chinese aircraft and Turkish drones in it. In comparison to the existing Akash System, Akash Prime is equipped with an indigenous active Radio Frequency (RF) seeker for improved accuracy. Other improvements also ensure more reliable performance under low-temperature environments at higher altitudes. A modified ground system of the existing Akash weapon system has also been used. The Akash Prime system has further enhanced the confidence of the users (Indian Army and Indian Air Force). The missile can be deployed at heights up to 4,500 metres and can take down targets at a distance of around 25-30 km.
Mint
10 hours ago
- Mint
Indian Army successfully conducts trials of indigenous Akash Prime air defence system in Ladakh sector
The Indian Army has successfully conducted trials of the indigenously developed Akash Prime air defence system at an altitude of over 15,000 feet in the Ladakh sector today, July 16, 2025, reported ANI, citing Defence officials The trials were conducted by the Army Air Defence and senior officials from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which developed the system. The surface-to-air missiles made two direct hits during the trials against very fast-moving target aircraft in a very high-altitude area in a rarified atmosphere. The Akash Prime system is set to become the third and fourth regiments of the Akash air defence units within the Indian Army. It also demonstrated excellent performance during Operation Sindoor, effectively countering aerial assaults by the Pakistan military, which used Chinese aircraft and Turkish drones, the report said. On Wednesday, the Indian Army announced that it carried out an integrated firing exercise in Ladakh to improve coordination and test tactics and techniques, including the use of new-generation equipment and' battlefield equalisers". The exercise was conducted by the Fire and Fury Corps based in Leh. "In pursuance of the #IndianArmy's Decade of Transformation, Fire and Fury Corps conducted an Integrated Firing Exercise in Ladakh aimed at enhancing jointness and validation of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures incorporating New Generation Equipments & Battlefield Equalisers," the Corps said in a post on X. The trials come amid South Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manjinder Singh's call for the Indian Army to quickly adapt and innovate in response to the increasing challenges of modern and future warfare. 'It is crucial for us to develop advanced capabilities to effectively handle hybrid threats. Artificial intelligence (AI) has immense potential to support decision-making, optimise resource management and enhance the speed and accuracy of our operations,' PTI quoted Singh speaking at the technical seminar 'Next Generation Combat – Shaping Tomorrow's Military Today' at Jaipur Military Station.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
Five illegal B'deshi immigrants, including minor, apprehended in Palam Village
New Delhi: Five illegal Bangladeshi immigrants — two men, two women, and a minor boy — were apprehended by Delhi Police in the Palam Village area of southwest Delhi on July 13. According to police, they acted on a tip-off regarding illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in Palam Village. Upon arrival, police asked the individuals for identification documents and conducted an inquiry. The individuals were identified as Akash (26) from Dhaka; Chamili Khatun (26), Mohd Nahim (27), Halima Begum (40), and a 13-year-old minor boy, all from the Kurigram district in Bangladesh. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi DCP (southwest) Amit Goel said, "During questioning, they failed to produce valid documents and admitted to entering India illegally in 2017. They only possessed photocopies of Bangladeshi documents." "The group had been working in brick kilns in Kosli, Haryana, but after losing their jobs, they came to Delhi seeking labor work," added DCP Goel. Following their apprehension, steps for deportation were initiated through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), New Delhi. Separately, two illegal Bangladeshi immigrants were arrested in the Delhi Cantonment area on Monday. Earlier this month, on July 8, five more illegal Bangladeshi nationals were apprehended in southwest Delhi. On June 29, Delhi Police arrested 83 allegedly illegal Bangladeshi nationals, including 33 minors, across east Delhi.
India Today
11 hours ago
- Science
- India Today
Army successfully tests Akash Prime air defence system at 15,000 ft in Ladakh
In a key boost to India's air defence capabilities, the Indian Army on Wednesday successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the indigenously developed Akash Prime surface-to-air missile system in tests were carried out at over 15,000 feet by the Army Air Defence in collaboration with senior officials from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), who developed the officials said the missiles achieved two direct hits on fast-moving aerial targets in the rarified atmosphere, demonstrating the system's effectiveness in extreme Akash Prime will be inducted as part of the Army's third and fourth Akash regiments. The system had earlier proved its operational success during Operation Sindoor, where it helped counter aerial threats from Pakistan's military using Chinese jets and Turkish drones.- Ends
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Science
- Time of India
Akash Prime successfully tested: Air defence trial held at 15,000 ft in Ladakh; why it matters
ANI file photo NEW DELHI: Indian army on Wednesday successfully tested the Akash Prime air defence system at over 15,000 feet in the Ladakh sector, officials confirmed. The tests were carried out in the presence of officials from the Army Air Defence and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). During the trials, the surface-to-air missiles scored two direct hits on fast-moving target aircraft in a high-altitude zone with thin air. Akash Prime is the third and fourth regiment of the Akash air defence systems in the Indian army, which also performed greatly during Operation Sindoor, thwarting attacks by Pakistan's chinaese aircraft and Turkish drones. Since its development in 2009, the Akash missile system has been continuously upgraded to meet different operational needs. Variants include the original Akash Mark-I, the Akash-1S with an indigenous seeker, the Akash Prime designed for high-altitude and low-temperature conditions, and the Akash-NG, which offers a longer range and more advanced features.
