Successful Test of ‘Akash Prime’

On July 16, 2025, India successfully tested the advanced version of the Akash weapon system, named ‘Akash Prime’, for the Indian Army in the high-altitude areas of Ladakh.

  • In the test, two high-speed unmanned aerial targets were accurately destroyed, marking a significant achievement in India’s indigenous defence capabilities.

Key Points

  • Indian Army’s Army Air Defence and DRDO, in conjunction with Defence PSUs such as Bharat Dynamics Limited & Bharat Electronics Limited, and other Industry Partners have successfully validated the indigenously designed and developed Akash Prime Weapon System.
  • The tests were conducted as part of the ‘First of Production Model ....
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