Video: Akash-NG missile clears user trials, ready for induction

DRDO has successfully completed user evaluation trials of the next-generation Akash missile system, paving the way for its induction into the armed forces. The Akash-NG demonstrated precision against diverse aerial threats, including high-speed, low-altitude and long-range high-altitude targets.

New Delhi: The DRDO on Tuesday “successfully completed” user evaluation trials of the next-generation Akash missile system, paving the way for its induction into the armed forces, officials said.

The system demonstrated high precision against diverse aerial threats, including high-speed, low-altitude and long-range high-altitude targets, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said.

“User evaluation trials of Akash NG missile successfully completed today, meeting all PSQR requirements,” it said in a post on X.

During the trials, the missiles successfully intercepted aerial targets at different ranges and altitudes, “including the near-boundary-low-altitude and long-range, high-altitude scenarios,” the DRDO said.

“Akash-NG, equipped with an indigenous RF seeker and propelled by a solid rocket motor, is a potent system for ensuring air defence against different types of aerial threats,” it said.

The Ministry of Defence, in a post on X, said, “DRDO successfully completed User Evaluation Trials of the Next-Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile system, paving the way for its induction into the Indian Armed Forces.” The system demonstrated high precision against diverse aerial threats, including high-speed, low-altitude and long-range high-altitude targets, it said.

“Equipped with an indigenous RF seeker, dual-pulse solid rocket motor, and fully homegrown radars and C2 systems, Akash-NG marks a major boost to India’s air defence capability,” the ministry added.

User evaluation trials of Akash NG missile successfully completed today meeting all PSQR requirements. During the trials, the missiles successfully intercepted aerial targets at different range & altitude including the near-boundary-low-altitude and Long Range, high altitude… pic.twitter.com/uLOPprCF6O

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