Akash Prime Missile: The Indian Army tested the Akash Prime air defence system high up in Ladakh and it worked really well. The test happened on Wednesday at over 15,000 feet above sea level. This area is known for its tough weather and thin air. But even in that tough place, the Akash Prime system hit two fast-moving targets directly during the trial. The Army Air Defence team carried out the test with senior experts from DRDO, the group that made this missile system.
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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 Indian Army. pic.twitter.com/DjJAc5uzkk
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Akash Prime is the newest version of the Akash air defence system. It will be used in the Indian Army’s third and fourth regiments. This updated version has a special radio frequency seeker made in India that helps the missile find its target more accurately.
The older Akash system didn’t have this new feature. The makers also changed some parts of the system to help it work better in very cold and high areas, which is really important for places like Ladakh.
The missile has already proved itself before. It performed very well during Operation Sindoor when India had to defend itself against Pakistani attacks. During that time, Pakistan used both Turkish drones and Chinese planes. But Akash Prime helped India stop those attacks in the sky without letting them cause any damage.
The missile can be used up to 4,500 metres in height and can shoot down targets that are as far as 25 to 30 kilometres away, reported The hindu. That makes it a very strong shield for the army. The updated ground system that works with the Akash Prime has also been improved to help it perform better.
