DRDO’s consecutive success in last two day! Successfully test-fired AKASH-MK-1S missile
Balasore, May 28: India is rapidly advancing the ammunition capacities. DRDO is tirelessly working towards the dram of powerful India. Furthering this commitment, DRDO achieved 2nd success within the last 2 days. DRDO has successfully test-fired AKASH-MK-1S missile from ITR, Chandipur, Odisha on 27 May 2019.
Akash Mk1S is an upgrade of existing AKASH missile with indigenous Seeker. AKASH Mk1S is a surface to air missile which can neutralize advanced aerial targets. The Akash weapon system has a combination of both command guidance and active terminal seeker guidance. Seeker and guidance performance have been consistently established in both the missions.
Developed by the DRDO, the Akash missile system has the capability to neutralize aerial targets such as fighter jets, cruise missiles, and air-to-surface missiles as well as ballistic missiles.
Earlier on Friday, DRDO successfully test-fired an indigenously-developed 500 kg class guided bomb from a Sukhoi combat jet at Pokhran in Rajasthan.
With this test, India has achieved the capability of making any type of surface-to-air missile. Akash1S is capable of striking down enemy fighter jets and drones very effectively and accurately.
Earlier on Friday, DRDO successfully test-fired an indigenously-developed 500 kg class guided bomb from a Sukhoi combat jet at Pokhran in Rajasthan.