Akash air defence missile system has been developed by the Indian DRDO and reposing full faith in this highly tested and tried out missile both the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force have already fielded several Regiments/ Squadrons. Orders have been placed for more systems to equip additional regiments and squadrons
In fact the Bharat Electronic Ltd is soon going to hand over the advanced version of AKASH System that is Akash2. Also work has started by DRDO to have the next version with enhanced range of over 70 km. The present Akash’ missile is being produced by defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL).
It has an interception range of 25-km, and are meant to defend key areas and installations against fighter aircraft, helicopters and drones.
The system can track and attack several targets simultaneously, the missile can carry a warhead of 60 kgs and can hit the target up to 25 Kms.
So no wonder United Arab Emirates UAE has shown interest in buying this Akash surface-to-air missile system from India.
A high level defence delegation led by UAE Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi Al Falacy visited New Delhi yesterday to know about the detail and effacacy of `Made in India’ Akash surface-to-air missile system.
Defence Research and Development Organisation made a presentation for the `Akash’ surface to air missile system to the visiting minister of UAE.
During meetings with the DRDO, the UAE side expressed keenness on the indigenous missile system along with other platforms DRDO has to offer.
The UAE minister also visited Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL) and Aircraft & Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) at Bengaluru.
