New version of “Akash” missile

AKASH MISSILE   For: Preliminary Topic covers: Akash missile – features, advantages; DRDO   News Flash The DRDO successfully test-fired the new version of the Akash surface-to-air defence missile system with a new indigenously-developed seeker in Balasore off the Odisha coast. The missile was developed as part of the Integrated Guided-Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) other than Nag, Agni, Trishul, and Prithvi missiles.   Features Medium range multi-target engagement. Supersonic missile (range around 25km, at altitudes…

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