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| ⚫ | [[File:Akash-NG missile test on 23 July 2021 - 2.jpg|thumb|Akash-NG missile test on 23 July 2021]][[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] successfully conducted the first test of the missile on 25 January 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near [[Chandipur, Odisha|Chandipur]], [[Odisha]] at about 2:30 pm against an electronic target.<ref name="maiden_test_hemant_rout">{{cite news|last1=Rout|first1=Hemant Kumar|title=Next-generation surface-to-air Akash missile successfully test-fired|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/jan/25/next-generation-surface-to-air-akash-missile-successfully-test-fired-2254916.html|access-date=27 January 2021|work=The New Indian Express|agency=The New Indian Express}}</ref>The launch met all the test objectives by performing high maneuvers during the trajectory. The performance of the Command and Control system, onboard avionics and aerodynamic configuration of the missile was successfully validated during the trial. The test launch was carried out by a combined team of DRDO, BDL & BEL in the presence of the representatives of IAF.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1692258 |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> |
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DRDO and IAF successfully conducted the 2nd test of the missile on 21 July 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 12:45 PM against an electronic target.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-successfully-flight-tests-surface-to-air-missile-akash-ng-2901725|title =DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG|website=DNA India|access-date=21 July 2021}}</ref>During the test, the missile demonstrated high manoeuvrability required for neutralising fast and agile aerial threats.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG |url=https://pib.gov.in/pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1737532 |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> |
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DRDO successfully test-fired the Akash-NG surface-to-air missile air defence system off the coast of Odisha in [[Balasore]] at 11:45am IST on 23 July 2021. The test was carried out amidst inclement weather conditions proving the all-weather capability of the weapon system. The flight test has validated the functioning of complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed RF Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar and Command, Control & Communication system. <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738136|title =DRDO conducts successful flight test of Akash-NG|website=PIB India|access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On 26 April 2022, DRDO again successfully test fired Akash-NG at Pokhran .<ref> {{cite news|url=https://defenceaviationpost.com/akash-ng-missile-was-successfully-test-fired-from-the-firing-range-at-pokhran-field|title=Akash-NG Missile Was Successfully Test Fired from the Firing Range at Pokhran Field |date=28 April 2022 }}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | On 12 January 2024, DRDO successfully tested the Akash-NG in flight against a fast-moving unmanned aerial vehicle at a very low altitude. The successful intercept and destruction of the target validated the functioning of the entire weapon system. Akash-NG is now ready for user trials.<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2024-01-12 |title=DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Akash-NG missile |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-successfully-flight-tests-akash-ng-missile/article67733770.ece |access-date=2024-01-12 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:11, 12 January 2024
| Akash-NG | |
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.jpg) Akash-NG Missile | |
| Type | Medium range Surface-to-air missile system |
| Place of origin | India |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2023 (planned)[1] |
| Used by | Indian Air Force |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Defence Research and Development Organisation |
| Designed | 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Bharat Dynamics Limited Bharat Electronics Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India |
| Specifications | |
| Rate of fire |
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| Warhead | Fragmentation |
Detonation mechanism | Optical proximity fuze |
| Engine | Dual-pulse solid rocket motor[1] |
| Propellant | Solid fuel |
Operational range | 70–80 km (43–50 mi)[2][3] |
| Flight altitude | 0.030–14 km (98–45,932 ft) |
Guidance system | Mid-course: Inertial navigation system with two way datalink Terminal: Active radar homing |
Akash - New generation (IAST: Ākāśa "Sky") abbreviated as Akash-NG is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics.[4] Private firm Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India is involved in Development cum Production Partner programme.[5]
This missile is a successor to the Akash and Akash-1S series of missiles with improvements such as a Dual-pulse solid rocket motor,[1] a canisterised launcher and an AESA Multifunction targeting radar to improve its probability of kill with a smaller ground operations and logistics footprint.[6]
The missile uses an Ku-band Active radar seeker which was revealed to the public during Aero India 2021.[1]
Development & Description
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Akash-NG has been developed with better deployability compared to previous generation Akash SAM systems with canisterised launcher and much smaller ground system footprint.[7] The development of the Akash-NG (New Generation) was approved in September 2016 with a funding of ₹470 crore (equivalent to ₹676 crore or US$81 million in 2023).[8] Akash-NG will have an improved reaction time and higher level of protection against saturation attacks. The second stage uses dual-pulse solid rocket motor which is lighter compare to air-breathing ramjet engine present in the earlier Akash and Akash-1S missiles. It helps in reducing the weight and footprint of the platform. An active electronically scanned array Multi-Function Radar (MFR) improves the effectiveness of the missile against targets with low radar cross-section whereas optical proximity fuze provides excellent anti-electromagnetic interference capability.[9][6]
As per Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India, Akash NG has range of 70 km and can operate upto an elevation of 20° to 70° with an azimuth of 360°. Two canister missile stacks take 10 minutes to reload. From target acquisition by command-and-control unit, the system can fire one missile within 10 seconds and in 20 seconds a salvo of three missiles can be fired. The deployment time is less than 20 minutes between transportation and ready-to-fire mode.[10][2]
Testing
Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted the first test of the missile on 25 January 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 2:30 pm against an electronic target.[2]The launch met all the test objectives by performing high maneuvers during the trajectory. The performance of the Command and Control system, onboard avionics and aerodynamic configuration of the missile was successfully validated during the trial. The test launch was carried out by a combined team of DRDO, BDL & BEL in the presence of the representatives of IAF.[11]
DRDO and IAF successfully conducted the 2nd test of the missile on 21 July 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 12:45 PM against an electronic target.[12]During the test, the missile demonstrated high manoeuvrability required for neutralising fast and agile aerial threats.[13]
DRDO successfully test-fired the Akash-NG surface-to-air missile air defence system off the coast of Odisha in Balasore at 11:45am IST on 23 July 2021. The test was carried out amidst inclement weather conditions proving the all-weather capability of the weapon system. The flight test has validated the functioning of complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed RF Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar and Command, Control & Communication system. [14]
On 26 April 2022, DRDO again successfully test fired Akash-NG at Pokhran .[15]
Flight trial was conduced in 2023 against Meggitt Banshee from the Integrated Test Range with an aim of intercepting high manoeuvring, low radar cross section aerial threats for Indian Air Force.[7]
On 12 January 2024, DRDO successfully tested the Akash-NG in flight against a fast-moving unmanned aerial vehicle at a very low altitude. The successful intercept and destruction of the target validated the functioning of the entire weapon system. Akash-NG is now ready for user trials.[16]
Operators
- Indian Army — Planned
- Indian Air Force — Planned
See also
- Akash
- Type 3 Chū-SAM
- KS-1
- NASAMS
- Barak 8
- QRSAM
- VL-SRSAM
- Advanced Air Defence (AAD)
- Prithvi Air Defence (PAD)
- XRSAM
References
- ^ a b c d Jha, Saurav (8 February 2021). "Developing Any Kind Of Missile Is Not Much Of An Issue For DRDO Anymore: Satheesh Reddy". Delhi Defence Review. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ a b c Rout, Hemant Kumar. "Next-generation surface-to-air Akash missile successfully test-fired". The New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "DRDO successfully tests new-generation Akash missile for second time". India today. 23 July 2023.
- ^ "DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG". DNA India. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ Kajal, Kapil (19 October 2022). "Defexpo 2022: India showcases Akash-NG mobile missile launcher". Janes. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile". pib.gov.in. Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ a b "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE - YEAR END REVIEW 2023". Press Information Bureau. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "DRDO Projects". Ministry of Defence. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2019 – via Press Information Bureau.
- ^ SV, Vikas (4 December 2018). "Next generation Akash-NG to add new diamension to India's air defence capabilities". oneindia. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
- ^ Kajal, Kapil (19 October 2022). "Defexpo 2022: India showcases Akash-NG mobile missile launcher". Janes. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ "Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG". DNA India. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ "DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "DRDO conducts successful flight test of Akash-NG". PIB India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- ^ "Akash-NG Missile Was Successfully Test Fired from the Firing Range at Pokhran Field". 28 April 2022.
- ^ "DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Akash-NG missile". The Hindu. 12 January 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
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