DRDO Successfully Completes User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG

NEW DELHI (DM NETWORK): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed the User Evaluation Trials (UET) of the Next Generation Akash missile (Akash-NG) system. During the trials, the missiles successfully intercepted aerial targets at different ranges & altitudes, including the near-boundary-low-altitude and long-range, high altitude scenarios.

Akash-NG, equipped with an indigenous RF seeker and propelled by a solid rocket motor, is a potent system for ensuring air defense against different types of aerial threats. All the systems & sub-systems, including the Multi Function Radar (MFR), Command and Control Unit, Missile Launch vehicle (MLV), etc., have been designed by various laboratories of DRDO with the help of Indian industries. The trials were witnessed by Senior Scientists of DRDO & User Reps from the Indian Air Force (IAF).

User evaluation trials of Akash NG missile successfully completed today meeting all PSQR requirements. During the trials, the missiles successfully intercepted aerial targets at different range & altitude including the near-boundary-low-altitude and Long Range, high altitude… pic.twitter.com/uLOPprCF6O
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Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO, Indian Air Force, and Industry on the successful completion of User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG and said that the state-of-the-art missile system will further strengthen air defence capabilities of the IAF.

Secretary DD R&D and Chairman DRDO have congratulated all the teams involved in the successful flight tests of Akash NG missile system and stated that the successful completion of the UET has paved the way for induction of Akash-NG into the Indian armed forces.