Meanwhile amidst the mal propaganda of Chinese, Akash Prime displayed something significant in very cold climate and achieve something which no other missile has done.
Akash Prime successfully tested in Ladakh by Indian Army
Akash Prime is an upgraded version of the Akash system, equipped with an indigenous active Radio Frequency (RF) seeker for enhanced precision irrespective of weather and terrain.
Updated - July 18, 2025 01:29 am IST - New Delhi
Saurabh Trivedi
Army Air Defence Corps personnel conduct trials of the Akash Prime missile in Ladakh on July 16, 2025. Photo: Ministry of Defence via PTI
To further strengthen the air defence system, the Indian Army has carried out successful trials of the indigenously developed Air Defence System “Akash Prime” in Ladakh.
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A senior official confirmed that the Army Air Defence Corps conducted the trials in collaboration with senior scientists from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which developed the missile system. The two-day trial was conducted at an altitude of over 15,000 feet in eastern Ladakh.
India has achieved a significant milestone by successfully destroying 2 Aerial High Speed Unmanned targets at high altitude in Ladakh Sector on 16th July by Akash Prime, which is the upgraded variant of Akash Weapon System for the Indian Army.
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July 17, 2025
The Akash Prime scored two direct hits on fast-moving aerial targets in the rarified high-altitude atmosphere.
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The latest version of the Akash system would form the third and fourth regiments of the Akash air Defence Systems in the Indian Army.
Akash Prime successfully tested in Ladakh by Indian Army | Video Credit: The Hindu
Akash Prime is an upgraded version of the Akash system, equipped with an indigenous active Radio Frequency (RF) seeker for enhanced precision irrespective of weather and terrain.
It was initially used during
Operation Sindoor to counter aerial threats from Pakistan, and the results were good, said the official.
The Akash air defence system is a medium-range, surface-to-air missile platform designed to protect mobile, semi-mobile and static military installations from a range of aerial threats. It can be deployed at heights up to 4,500 metres and can take down targets at a distance of around 25-30 k.m..
Published - July 17, 2025 01:05 pm IST
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