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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
High altitude version of Akash air defence missile successfully tested in Ladakh
NEW DELHI: A high altitude variant of the Akash Prime missile, the upgraded variant of the Akash Weapon System for the Indian Army, has been successfully tested, destroying two aerial high speed unmanned targets in Ladakh on Wednesday. The successful validation of the indigenously designed and developed Akash Prime Weapon System was carried out by the Army Air Defence and DRDO, in conjunction with defence PSUs, such as Bharat Dynamics Limited & Bharat Electronics Limited, and other industry partners. The weapon system is customised to operate at an altitude above 4,500 metres (over 14,000 ft) and has the latest upgrades including an indigenously developed radio frequency seeker. The trials were done as part of the First of Production Model (FoPM) firing trial and will further enable timely induction and enhance the air defence potential in high-altitude frontiers of the country. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday said, "Based on the operational feedbacks from users, various upgrades are made to improve the operational effectiveness, demonstrating the advantage of the ecosystem created for the indigenous weapon system." This achievement carries added significance as it follows the exceptional performance of India's indigenously developed air defence systems during Operation Sindoor. It marks a major step forward for the nation's missile development programmes, which are now gaining increasing attention in the global defence market.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Watch: Army tests Akash Prime missile system in Ladakh; destroys 2 targets at 15,000 ft
NEW DELHI: The Army has successfully tested the Akash Prime air defence system at an altitude of over 15,000 feet in the Ladakh sector. The trial took place on July 16 and was carried out by the Army Air Defence in coordination with officials from the (DRDO), which developed the system. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to a post shared by the Ministry of Defence on X, the Akash Prime system destroyed two high-speed unmanned aerial targets during the trial. "India has achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying 2 Aerial High Speed Unmanned targets at high altitude in Ladakh Sector on 16th July by Akash Prime, which is the upgraded variant of Akash Weapon System for the ," the ministry said. Akash Prime is expected to be used in the third and fourth regiments of the Akash air defence systems in the Army. The system was also used during Operation Sindoor, where it was involved in preventing aerial attacks by the Pakistan military, which included Chinese aircraft and Turkish drones, as per a report by the news agency ANI. Compared to the existing Akash system, Akash Prime includes an indigenous active Radio Frequency (RF) seeker for improved target accuracy. It also has changes that support reliable use in cold temperatures and high-altitude conditions. A modified ground system from the earlier Akash version has been used in the new system. The system can operate at heights up to 4,500 metres and is capable of targeting objects at a range of around 25 to 30 kilometres.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
India test fires Akash Prime missile
India has successfully test fired the Akash Prime missile in Ladakh, the defence ministry said on Thursday. The weapon system is customised to operate in an altitude of 4,500 metres. #WATCH | Successful trials of the Akash Prime missile carried out in the Ladakh sector on Wednesday, July 16. The missiles scored two direct hits in the trials conducted by the Indian Army's Army Air Defence. The missile has been developed by the Defence Research and Development… — ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2025 'India, on July 16 achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying two aerial high speed unmanned targets at high-altitude in Ladakh by Akash Prime, the upgraded variant of Akash weapon system for the Indian Army,' the ministry said
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Business Standard
4 days 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.
India Today
4 days 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
