TNPSC Thervupettagam

Akash Prime Air Defence System - Ladakh

July 21 , 2025 16 hrs 0 min 30 0
  • The Indian Army has successfully tested the Akash Prime Air Defence System at 15,000 ft (above 4,500 metres) in Ladakh.
  • It marked a major advancement in high-altitude air defence. 
  • It strengthens India’s defence posture along critical border regions like the LAC and LoC.
  • This Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system boasts enhanced precision, mobility, and all-weather performance.
  • It is the upgraded version of the Akash missile system.
  • According to the Defence Ministry, the Akash Prime system has been developed through collaboration between
    • The Indian Army’s Air Defence units,
    • The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO),
    • Defence public sector undertakings like Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) and
    • Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).

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