Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Live Mint
Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha.
- The test involved intercepting a high-speed unmanned aerial target at a very low altitude.
About AKASH NG Missile:
The AKASH-NG is a medium-range, mobile surface-to-air missile defense system. It’s a state-of-the-art missile system that can intercept high-speed, agile aerial threats with a range of around 80 km.
The AKASH-NG has advanced technologies and features, such as improved missiles, seekers, and radars. It also includes an indigenously developed Radio Frequency Seeker, Launcher, and Multi-Function Radar.
