The design of the Akash (Sky) surface to air missile, which demonstrated its performance during live fire tests on January 30, 2006, is based on the Russian Kub / Kvadrat (NATO code name SA-6 Gainful) missile, but the AKASH and its subsystems were developed, and are being produced by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The 700 kg missile is equipped with a 55kg warhead and is designed to intercept multiple targets at ranges up to 27 km and altitudes from tree top level to 18 kilometers. An integral element of the Akash system is Rajendra, which consists of a multi-function, phased array radar and a battery command and control center. Rajendra provides air surveillance, target tracking, missile acquisition, missile guidance and launcher control. The AKASH / Rajendra system is designed especially for multi-mission performance and has extensive ECCM capability.
Defense-Update Weekly News Summary
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Welcome to the latest episode of Defense-Update News Summary! In this episode, we dive into this week’s developments in defense technology, military acquisitions, and strategic partnerships worldwide.
Some of this week's highlights include:
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Israel Revamps Aerial Bomb Production
Elbit Systems has signed a 1.5-billion-shekel (approximately $400 million) contract with Israel's Ministry of Defense to establish an aerial bomb manufacturing bombs for the Israeli Air Force. In the past, the government-owned IMI operated...
Naval Group to Deliver Barracuda Submarines to the Netherlands
Naval Group to Deliver Barracuda Submarines to the Netherlands
Naval Group contracted to provide four Barracuda expeditionary submarines to replace the Royal Netherlands Navy’s currently operational Walrus-class submarines. The agreement follows a thorough evaluation and...
BAE Systems’ New EW Radar Completes First Flight Test
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BAE Systems conducted the initial flight test of its new EW radar system, an advanced new radar that will equip Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots with the ability to locate, identify, and suppress enemy...
Jet-Powered RAZOR VTOL Shows Progress in Recent Flight Tests
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Mayman Aerospace has completed a series of flight tests of a testbed platform designed to surrogate the RAZOR P100. These tests validated the platform's avionics, propulsion, and control systems using the same propulsion, engine...
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Welcome to the Defense Update News Summary, your go-to source for the latest developments in defense technology, military strategy, and global security. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking advancements and critical issues shaping the...
DEFTECH LLC Unveils Advanced Tandem-Wing UAVs at ADEX 2024
DEFTECH LLC, a cutting-edge defense technology company from Azerbaijan, unveiled a new family of reconnaissance and attack platforms featuring a unique tandem-wing design at the ADEX 2024 arms exhibition in Baku. Originally introduced as...