Akash Prime Missile aces Ladakh test, downs 2 unmanned targets at 15,000 feet
Akash Prime is described as a deadlier and more precise version of the original Akash missile, which has a range of 25 kilometers and was previously used to defend against threats on the western border. This recent test signifies an enhancement of India's air defense capabilities along the Line of Actual Control with China. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the achievement, stating the missile "has neutralized two threats in air at a height of 15,000 feet."
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Today
4 hours ago
- India Today
Indian Army backs IIT Ropar's project to build next-gen surveillance drones
New drone systems under development at IIT Ropar may soon assist the Indian Army in critical surveillance and frontline operations. Inside its Centre of Drones and Autonomous Systems (CoDRAS), a team of researchers and students is working on technologies, learnt the Statesman, that aim to reduce India's dependence on foreign defence focus: building autonomous drones that can land on war-zone terrain and estimate geo-locations in real-time, efforts that reflect India's growing push for indigenous defence job of the team is to fit into a larger national plan which is to reduce India's dependence on foreign drone systems and make its aerial surveillance and response more self-reliant. As part of this, the team is creating next-generation flight algorithms, artificial intelligence for drone navigation, and secure communication elements are being designed to help India's defence forces monitor, respond, and operate with greater control, and without fear of sensitive data leaving national BACKS IIT ROPAR'S DRONE TECH PROJECTSTwo major projects are currently in advanced development. Both have been initiated at the request of the Indian first involves autonomous landing capabilities for drones in war zones, a task that requires precision, reliability, and the ability to adapt to dynamic and rugged terrain. The second project focuses on real-time geo-location and aerial latter project involves more than just mapping. Led by Principal Investigator Dr Jha, with Senior Research Fellow Shivam Kainth and Research Intern Kanwarveer Singh, the team is developing systems that allow drones to identify objects, detect movement, and track changes in physical landscapes, including in thick has direct applications for border surveillance, particularly in areas where human patrol is difficult and visual clarity is a related move, IIT Ropar has also signed an MoU with AVPL, a Gurugram-based drone technology both are planning to develop fully indigenous drones, including the hardware, software, and intelligence that runs will ensure that the entire supply chain, from design to deployment, remains under Indian is happening at IIT Ropar is quiet but determined, a steady step toward technological self-reliance, grounded not in theory, but in readiness for what may come next.- EndsMust Watch
India.com
19 hours ago
- India.com
Not just Akash, S-400, or Barak-8, India also has THIS laser defense shield that can destroy missiles within..., it can track...
DRDO DEW System: During 'Operation Sindoor', the world witnessed the efficiency of air defense systems like 'Akash' and S-400. India's defense technology isn't limited to just rockets and missiles. The country also possesses Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), a laser defense shield. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently announced the successful trial of a Mk-II(A) Laser– Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system 'mastering the technology of disabling missiles, drones and smaller projectiles.' This is the kind of technology seen in the Star Wars movie series — capable of turning enemy drones, helicopters, and even missiles into ashes mid-air. 'Indigenously designed and developed Mk-II(A) DEW system was demonstrated in its entire spectrum of capability by engaging the fixed wing drones at long range, thwarting a multiple drone attack and destroying enemy surveillance sensors and antennae,' the statement said. 'The lightning speed of engagement, the precision and the lethality delivered at the target within few seconds made it the most potent counter drone system.' Here are some of the key details: In April 2025, DRDO successfully tested a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system. This technology promises to play a decisive role in future warfare. While systems like Akash, S-400, and Barak-8 are already serving as defense shields, the laser shield makes India virtually invincible. This laser defense system can track and destroy any aerial threat within a range of 5 kilometers. It is equipped with 360-degree Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors that can detect and neutralize targets approaching from any direction. It can be deployed not only on land but also on warships, and it can be easily transported and stationed via air, rail, road, or sea routes. This laser system can destroy drones, helicopters, and missiles within a 5 km range in seconds. During testing, it successfully shot down fixed-wing aircraft and swarm drones mid-air. It also has the capability to jam enemy communications and satellite signals. It doesn't use any explosives or missiles — it operates solely with laser light, making it a 'massless' weapon. Star War Capabilities: DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat described it as the first step towards a 'Star Wars capability'. He said, 'So far, only the US, Russia, and China have demonstrated such technology. Israel is also working in this direction. We are the fourth or fifth country to have demonstrated this capability.' This means India has now joined the elite club of nations that possess advanced Directed-Energy Weapon (DEW) systems. The trial was carried at the National Open Air Range, Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh. The system was developed by DRDO's Centre for High Energy Systems and Sciences (CHESS), Hyderabad along with other labs, academic institutions and Indian industries.
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
MoS Defence lauds DRDL scientists for advanced missile system
HYDERABAD: MoS Defence Sanjay Seth visited the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex in Hyderabad on Wednesday and Thursday, to review ongoing missile and weapon systems programmes developed by DRDO's premier Missile Cluster Labs - Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), and Advanced Systems Laboratory (ASL). During his visit to DRDL, Seth inspected key facilities involved in the development of Astra Mk I and II air-to-air missiles, the Vertically-Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM), and scramjet engine technologies. He was briefed on the progress and strategic relevance of these systems by U Raja Babu, Distinguished Scientist and Director General (Missiles and Strategic Systems), and G A Srinivasa Murthy, Director, DRDL. At RCI, the minister reviewed advanced Indigenous Navigation and Aviation Systems, the Onboard Computer Division, and Imaging Infrared Seeker technologies. Director RCI, Anindya Biswas, provided updates on these high-tech defence capabilities. He praised the scientists and engineers for their contributions towards achieving self-reliance in defence under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He encouraged DRDO to continue advancing technologies that enhance national security and empower the Armed Forces.
