Akash Missile System

  • Developer: DRDO; Manufacturer: Bharat Dynamics Ltd

  • Type: Indigenous Short-Range SAM
  • Range: Up to 45 km, Speed: Mach 2.5โ€“3.5
  • Warhead: 60 kg HE fragmentation
  • Radar:
    • Rajendra 3D PESA (tracks 64 targets)
    • 3D CAR (tracks 200 targets)
  • Capabilities:
    • Engages aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles, low-level ballistic threats
    • High ECCM resistance, open architecture
  • Mobility: Road, rail, and air deployable
  • Variants:
    • Akash-1S: Indigenous seeker
    • Akash Prime: Improved RF seeker
    • Akash-NG: Higher ceiling (>20 km), two-pulse motor, lighter (350 kg vs 700 kg)
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