Q. Consider the following statements regarding Akash Prime Weapon System:
1.It is an upgraded variant of the medium range Akash surface-to-surface missile system.
2.The system is jointly produced by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL).
3.The Akash Prime has a longer range than that of its earlier variant Akash NG.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Explanation: Only Statement 2 is correct
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Akash Prime weapon system is a medium range, surface-to-air missile system which provides area air defence against multifarious air threats to mobile, semi mobile and static vulnerable forces and areas. The system has cutting edge features with cross country mobility.
Statement 2 is correct: It is developed by DRDO and produced by Bharat Electronics Limited and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), and is designed to enhance India’s missile defence capabilities in low temperature and high altitude situations.
Statement 3 is incorrect: Akash Prime is the fourth version of the Akash Missiles. The first three were Akash Mk-1, Akash-1S, and Akash NG. Akash NG has a range of 70-80 km compared to the 27-30 km range of the Akash Prime.
Source: PIB
