About Akash-NG Missile System:
- Akash Next Generation (Akash-NG) is a state-of-the-art Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) defence system.
- It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
- It is designed to protect vulnerable areas and points from air attacks.
- It succeeds the original Akash missile system, which has been operational with the Indian Air Force since 2014 and the Army since 2015.
- Features:
- The next-generation variant is lighter.
- It consists of several advanced features, including an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, dual-pulse solid rocket motor, and fully homegrown radars and Command, Control, and Communication (C2) systems.
- These features enable the system to detect and engage high-speed, low-altitude, and long-range high-altitude targets with high precision.
- It is designed to engage multiple targets simultaneously, with a range of up to 30 km and an altitude of 18 km.
- It has the ability to engage up to 10 targets simultaneously, with a firing rate of one missile every 10 seconds.
- The system can also be deployed in various configurations, including mobile and fixed installations.
