Akash Weapon System
Akash is the first state-of-the-art indigenous surface to air missile system which has been with Armed Forces for nearly a decade. It is DRDO’s f irst tactical missile system which is successfully developed, produced and delivered to Indian Air Force and Indian Army. Currently, Akash has been deployed in combat areas by IAF and IA for national security. BDL and BEL has also provided training to reps of Friendly Foreign Country (FFC) and first Battery / Firing Unit has been flagged off for export to FFCs by BEL. Indian Air Force has test fired a number of missiles and demonstrated the potency of Akash weapon system in realistic operational conditions. Delegates from foreign country have also witnessed firing for exploring export possibility.
