Updated July 21st, 2021 at 20:27 IST
New Generation Akash Missile (Akash-NG) Successfully Flight Tested by DRDO
Akash Missile was successfully flight tested by DRDO. It is being developed by DRDL, Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories.
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Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully flight tested the New Generation Akash Missile (Akash-NG), a Surface to Air Missile from Integrated Test Range (ITR) off the coast of Odisha on Wednesday, July 21. The flight trial was conducted at around 12:45 pm from a land-based platform with all weapon system elements such as Multifunction Radar, Command, Control & Communication System and launcher participating in the deployment configuration. DRDO also posted about it on their Twitter handle.
DRDO has successfully flight tested the New Generation Akash Missile (Akash-NG) a Surface to Air Missile from Integrated Test Range (ITR) off the coast of Odisha today 21st July 2021. The flawless performance of the entire weapon system has been confirmed by complete flight data. pic.twitter.com/LldOF8aqGT
— DRDO (@DRDO_India)
New Akash Missile system tested by DRDO
The missile system has been developed by DRDL, Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories. The launch was witnessed by the representatives of the Indian Air Force. In order to capture flight data, ITR deployed a number of Range stations like Electro-Optical Tracking System, Radar and Telemetry. The flawless performance of the entire weapon system has been confirmed by Complete flight data captured by these systems. During the test, the missile demonstrated the high manoeuvrability required for neutralizing fast and agile aerial threats.
@DRDO_India successfully flight-tested the New Generation Akash Missile, a surface-to-air missile from the Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha, today. Once deployed, it will prove to be a force multiplier for the air defence capability of #IAFhttps://t.co/M856Y9VQNU pic.twitter.com/mREgnM046T
— A. Bharat Bhushan Babu (@SpokespersonMoD)
Akash-NG weapon system for Indian Air Force put through trial
Once deployed, the Akash-NG weapon system will prove to be a force multiplier for the Air Defence capability of the Indian Air Force. Production agencies BEL and BDL have also participated in the trials. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO, BDL, BEL, Indian Air Force and Industry for the successful test. Secretary DD R&D and Chairman DRDO applauded the efforts of the team for the successful trial and stated that the Missile will strengthen the Indian Force.
(IMAGE: ANI)
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Published July 21st, 2021 at 20:30 IST