The missile is developed based on the requirements of airforce. NG cannot be used in battlefield mobility, that's the role of QRSAM specifically designed based on army requirements.
Akash Series Surface to Air Missile System
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With more and more induction of systems, esp how navy chief said the rocket force idea being in discussion stage currently, won't you think that a lot more point defence AD systems will be bought once domestic systems are ready ? Current MRSAM numbers are impressive which is getting executed by BDL for one service. Given we are not doing much more repeat AD acquisition recently, prospect looks good for NG at least. Plus you got BRD refurbing old missiles into a makeshift short range AD as cover.
In addition, the Akash SAM, three regiments of which are in service with the Army and two regiments of Akash-NG (next generation) have been contracted, the FoPM with enhanced capability was expected for trials in high altitude in the next 45 days.
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He meant Akash Prime i guess
With drone threat, air defence guns back in fashion; fragmentation ammunition key
The QRSAM being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has a range of 30 km and has been a priority requirement for the Army
He meant Akash Prime i guess
Yeah, BDL will be paying for the high altitude trials and already hired banshee, full details were in their tender a week or so ago. Upgraded Akash like they call it is going to 2 army bases in this batch.In addition, the Akash SAM, three regiments of which are in service with the Army and two regiments of Akash-NG (next generation) have been contracted, the FoPM with enhanced capability was expected for trials in high altitude in the next 45 days.
With drone threat, air defence guns back in fashion; fragmentation ammunition key
The QRSAM being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has a range of 30 km and has been a priority requirement for the Army
He meant Akash Prime i guess