New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (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 Indian Air Force with an aim of intercepting high maneuvering low RCS aerial threats.
The missile intercepted the target with text book precision, the Ministry of Defence stated here. The launch met all the test objectives by performing high maneuvers during the trajectory. The performance of the Command and Control system, onboard avionics and aerodynamic configuration of the missile was successfully validated during the trial. During the test launch, entire flight path of the missile was monitored and the flight data was captured by various Range instruments such as Radar, Electro-optical targeting system (EOTS) and Telemetry systems deployed by Integrated Test Range, Chandipur. The Multi Function Radar was tested for its capability of integration with the system.
The Akash-NG system has been developed with better deployability compared to other similar systems with canisterized launcher and much smaller ground system footprint, the Ministry said. The test launch was carried out by a combined team of DRDO, Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in the presence of the representatives of Indian Airforce.
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