Akash Prime Missile Tested at High Altitude in Ladakh
Why in the news
The Ladakh trial advances indigenous air defence in mountainous terrain.
Key facts
- Type: medium-range SAM.
- Developer: DRDO; partners Bharat Dynamics and Bharat Electronics.
- Role: neutralise aerial threats at high altitude.
Akash Prime profile
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Class | Medium-range surface-to-air missile |
| Developer | DRDO |
| Partners | BDL and BEL |
| Use | High-altitude air defence |
Why it matters
- Strengthens home-grown air defence in difficult terrain.
Exam angle
- Test site: Ladakh.
- Developer: DRDO; partners: BDL and BEL.
- Missile class: medium-range SAM for aerial threats.