Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha on Friday, January 12, at 10:30 am. The test involved launching the missile against a high-speed unmanned aerial target flying at low altitude. The target was effectively intercepted and neutralized during the flight test. The flight-test confirmed the operational efficacy of the entire weapon system, consisting of the missile equipped with an indigenous Radio Frequency Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar, and the Command, Control & Communication system. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded the DRDO for successfully conducting the flight-test and said, "The successful development of the system will further enhance the air defence capabilities of the country". India Successfully Test-Fires 'Pralay' Missile From Abdul Kalam Island Off Odisha Coast.
India Successfully Test-Fires AKASH-NG Missile:
DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile today. The test was conducted at 10:30 AM from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha against a high-speed unmanned aerial target at very low altitude. During the flight… pic.twitter.com/9EluL1OQUg
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2024
#WATCH | India's DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile today. The test was conducted at AM from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha against a high-speed unmanned aerial target at very low altitude. During… pic.twitter.com/LVr3ly0hEk
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2024
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