Context:
India conducted a successful high-altitude trial of the Akash Prime surface-to-air missile in Ladakh, a key step towards strengthening its indigenous air defence capabilities in mountainous terrain.
What is Akash Prime?
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Type | Medium-range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) |
| Developer | DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) |
| Partners | Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL), Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) |
| Purpose | To neutralize aerial threats—drones, aircraft, and cruise missiles—in high-altitude areas |
