Defense Update:

DRDO conducted the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha, on January 25, 2021. Akash-NG is a new generation surface-to-air missile meant for use by the Indian Air Force to intercept high-maneuvering, low Radar Cross Section (RCS) aerial threats. According to the Indian defense ministry, the launch met all the test objectives by performing high maneuvers during the trajectory and an effective intercept at the terminal phase.

The baseline AKASH system has been in service with the Indian Air Force and Army since 2015, but hasn’t met user expectations due to the slow reaction time associated with the complex system. AKASH-NG aims to improve the system’s performance, with the introduction of a more compact and agile missile, derived from an improved propulsion, active RF seeker systems, and an associated AESA radar.

The official statement released by the Indian MOD indicates that the recent test validated all elements, including the Multi Function Radar (MFR) and Command and Control system’s performance, onboard avionics, and aerodynamic configuration…

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