| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Successful test of Akash Prime air defence missile system at over 15,000 feet in Ladakh. |
| Developed By | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). |
| System Variant | Advanced variant of the original Akash surface-to-air missile system. |
| Altitude of Test | Conducted at over 15,000 feet in Ladakh. |
| Purpose | High-altitude warfare and self-reliant defence production. |
| Key Features | Upgraded seeker, precision-strike capabilities, 360-degree protection, and ability to engage multiple targets simultaneously. |
| Deployment in Operation | Played a crucial role in Operation Sindoor (May 8-9, 2025) by neutralizing over 50 drones. |
| Future Induction | Paves the way for forming the third and fourth Akash regiments using the advanced variant. |
| Significance | Enhances India's layered air defence architecture and high-altitude operational readiness. |
| Strategic Importance | Bolsters defence along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC). |
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