The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a new version of Akash Surface to Air missile – “Akash Prime” from Integrated Test Range – Chandipur, Odisha. Akash Prime is the advanced version of the existing Akash missiles and is equipped with an indigenous active Radio Frequency (RF) seeker for improved accuracy. New features would ensure better and reliable performance under low temperature environment at higher altitudes.
According to the press release of DRDO, Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister has congratulated DRDO, Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) and industry for the successful trials of Akash Prime Missile. “He has stated that the successful flight test proves the competence of DRDO in design and development of world class Missile systems,” says the press release. Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy, Chairman of DRDO has also congratulated the team for successful testing and has mentioned that Akash Prime would further boost the confidence of the Army and the Air Force in his congratulatory message.
