After BRAHMOS now Akash Air Defence Missile System gets exported
Sometime back India exported BRAHMOS Cruise missile systems to Philippines. Now there is another milestone in defence export as the first Akash Mk1 air defence missile system has been exported to Armenia.
This is a huge advancement in Indian Geopolitics and also in defence exports, achieved by shipping of the first battery of the Akash air defence missile system to Armenia.
Thus Armenia becomes the first foreign buyer of this indigenously developed missile system. With this India has neutralized the advantage gained by Azerbaijan by forming an axis with Turkey and Pakistan.
The export showcases India’s technological advancements and fosters international military cooperation.
Each battery of Akash weapon system has a a single Rajendra 3D passive electronically scanned array radar and four launchers with three missiles each.
The entire system less missiles is manufactured by Bharat Electronics which is also making advanced Akash Mk2 system for Indian Armed Forces.
The Akash missile system is designed to engage various aerial threats, including fighter jets, cruise missiles, and drones, within a range of up to 25 kilometers.
Each battery includes a Rajendra 3D passive electronically scanned array radar and four launchers, each equipped with three missiles. The system is noted for its quick response time and high mobility, allowing it to be deployed on both wheeled and tracked vehicles.
Armenia had signed a deal with India in 2022 for 15 Akash missile systems, valued at approximately around ₹6,000 crore. This displays full faith in India’s growing capabilities in defence technology.
These systems are as good as possessed by any Western countries, China or Russia.The Akash system is produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), with an impressive indigenous content of over 96%.
The project emphasizes India’s commitment to self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
The successful export of the Akash missile system could pave the way for future contracts with other nations, as countries like Egypt and Vietnam have shown interest in acquiring similar systems.
