DRDO successfully tests new-generation Akash missile for second time
India TodayThe Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted the second flight test of the New Generation Akash Missile on Friday from an integrated test range in Chandipur off the Odisha coast. Read | Bharat Dynamics Ltd flags off Medium Range Surface to Air Missile for delivery to Indian Air Force The flight tests validated the functioning of the complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed seeker, launcher, multi-function radar and command, control and communication system. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO, Indian Air Force, and industry on the second successful flight test of Akash-NG in a span of three days. He said, “The development of this state-of-the-art missile system will prove to be a force multiplier for air defence capabilities of Indian Air Force.” DRDO chairman Dr G Satheesh Reddy also congratulated the teams for successful second trial of Akash-NG which is capable of intercepting high speed and agile aerial threats.