New Delhi, Jan 13:
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday successfully conducted a flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile.
The flight test was conducted against a high-speed unmanned aerial target at a very low altitude. During the flight test, the target was successfully intercepted by the weapon system and destroyed.
It has validated the functioning of the complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed Radio Frequency Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar and Command, Control & Communication system, an official statement said here.
The flight test was conducted from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
The system performance was also validated through the data captured by several radars, Telemetry and Electro Optical Tracking System deployed by ITR, Chandipur.
The AKASH-NG system is a state-of-the-art missile system capable of intercepting high-speed, agile aerial threats. The successful flight test has paved the way for user trials.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the DRDO, IAF, PSUs and the Industry for the flight test.
He said the successful development of the system will further enhance the air defence capabilities of the country.
Secretary. Department of Defence. R&D and chairman DRDO Samir V. Kamat also congratulated the teams associated with the successful flight test of AKASH-NG.
