{"id":352680,"date":"2025-12-24T17:01:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-24T11:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=352680"},"modified":"2025-12-24T17:01:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T11:31:54","slug":"akash-ng-missile-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/akash-ng-missile-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Akash-NG Missile System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>News: <\/strong>DRDO successfully completed User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG, clearing the way for its induction into the Indian armed forces.<\/p>\n<h2>About Akash-NG Missile System<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_352681\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-352681\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-352681 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Source-BEL.jpg?resize=300%2C198&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Akash-NG Missile System\" width=\"300\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Source-BEL.jpg?resize=300%2C198&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Source-BEL.jpg?resize=768%2C507&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Source-BEL.jpg?w=991&amp;ssl=1 991w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-352681\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source &#8211; BEL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Akash-NG (New Generation)<\/strong> is a state-of-the-art, <strong>medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Developed by:<\/strong> It has been indigenously developed by the <strong>Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL)<\/strong>, in <strong>collaboration with other laboratories of DRDO<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Produced by:<\/strong> Bharat Electronics Limited (<strong>BEL<\/strong>) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (<strong>BDL<\/strong>) participated as production agencies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Key features<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Range:<\/strong> It\u2019s extended range of <strong>70-80 km<\/strong> compared to older Akash variants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technology:<\/strong> It features an <strong>AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar<\/strong>, indigenously developed <strong>Radio Frequency (RF) seeker<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>It is <strong>canisterised<\/strong>, meaning it is <strong>stored<\/strong> and operated from <strong>controlled compartments<\/strong> that ease transport and improve shelf life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capability:<\/strong> It can engage <strong>multiple targets simultaneously<\/strong>, crucial for defense against drone swarms and cruise missiles.<\/li>\n<li>All major systems such as radar, command and control unit, and missile launch vehicle are <strong>indigenously designed.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Different types and comparison (Akash family)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Akash<\/strong> is primarily a <strong>Short Range SAM<\/strong> for air defence cover to vulnerable areas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Akash Prime<\/strong> is an <strong>advanced version<\/strong> with the same range, but with an indigenous active RF seeker and better high-altitude low-temperature performance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Akash-NG<\/strong> is a <strong>new generation SAM<\/strong>, designed <strong>mainly for the IAF,<\/strong> with extended range and a smaller ground footprint.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News: DRDO successfully completed User Evaluation Trials of Akash-NG, clearing the way for its induction into the Indian armed forces. About Akash-NG Missile System The Akash-NG (New Generation) is a state-of-the-art, medium-range surface-to-air missile (SAM). 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