Akash Prime Air Defence System - Ladakh
July 21 , 2025
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- 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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