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21 June 2023
by Kapil Kajal
Akash Prime – seen here on its flight test in September 2021 – has a maximum firing range of 30 km and can hit targets at a maximum elevation of 18 km. (Ministry of Defence, India)
India’s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has received an order worth INR39.14 billion (USD477 million) from missile manufacturer Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to supply two improved Akash weapon systems for the Indian Army, BEL announced on 20 June.
According to BEL, the improved Akash system – also known as Akash Prime – comprises an “indigenously developed” active radio frequency seeker and 360° engagement capability.It also consists of a long-range surveillance radar, a target and missile tracking radar, a troop control centre, and launchers.
The Akash Prime is a short-range surface-to-air missile (SRSAM) air-defence system designed and developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
On producing the Akash Prime, the DRDO is partnered with BDL, which is responsible for producing the missiles, while BEL produces the system’s radars, control centres, simulators, associated vehicles, and software.
A DRDO official told Janes
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