DRDO conducts successful maiden launch of Akash-NG missile; Rajnath Singh hails team

On 25 January, the Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha. It is a new generation Surface to Air Missile meant for use by Indian Air Force.

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According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile intercepted the target with textbook precision. During the trajectory, the launch met all the test objectives by performing high manoeuvres. The onboard avionics and aerodynamic configuration of the missile and the performance of the command and control system were successfully validated during the trial. The multi-function radar was tested for its capability of integration with the system. With better deployability compared to other similar systems with canisterized launcher and much smaller ground system footprint, the Akash-NG system has been developed. 

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the scientists from DRDO, BEL and team from Indian Air Force for this achievement. Secretary DD R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr G Satheesh Reddy congratulated the team for the successful flight trial of Akash NG Missile. 

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CRPF, DRDO Launch Bike Ambulance 'RAKSHITA' On Jan 18 

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) launched a specially developed 'RAKSHITA'- a bike ambulance for urgent evacuation needs of the security forces. It was launched on January 18 in Delhi. A CRPF official said that these bikes will give assistant to CRPF jawans and paramedics in case of any injuries during encounters.

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