Akash Prime High-Altitude Trial and Prithvi-II, Agni-I Test-Firing
Why in the news
India’s defence readiness got a lift from two events: a high-altitude trial of an air defence system and test launches of two ballistic missiles.
Key facts
- Akash Prime: an air defence system trialled successfully by the Indian Army in Ladakh, at high altitude.
- Prithvi-II and Agni-I: ballistic missiles test-fired by the Strategic Forces Command in Odisha.
| System | Tested by | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Akash Prime | Indian Army | Ladakh |
| Prithvi-II, Agni-I | Strategic Forces Command | Odisha |
Exam angle
- Match system to place: Akash Prime with Ladakh; Prithvi-II and Agni-I with Odisha.
- Conducting force for the missile tests: Strategic Forces Command.