The Indian Army will receive a significant 'Make in India' solution to improve its ability to shoot down enemy aircraft and drones, as it plans to purchase two new regiments of the Akash Prime air defence missile systems.
As per sources, the proposal is currently being considered by the government and will aid in further strengthening the country's air defence against aerial attacks from both the Chinese and Pakistani sides.
The development comes at a time when the Indian Army's Western and South Western commands have conducted around a dozen test firings of the existing version of the Akash missiles in the force.
- Despite the fact that the missiles used in the test firings had been deployed in an operational role during the recent conflicts, the results were deemed outstanding, sources said.
In comparison to the existing Akash System, Akash Prime is equipped with an indigenous active Radio Frequency (RF) seeker for improved accuracy.
Other enhancements also ensure more reliable performance under low-temperature environments at higher altitudes. A modified ground system of the existing Akash weapon system has also been used.
The Akash Prime system has further enhanced the confidence of the users (Indian Army and Indian Air Force). The missile can be deployed at heights up to 4,500 metres. and can take down targets at a distance of around 25-30 km.
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