The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has completed the user evaluation trials of the Next Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile system, marking a major milestone toward its induction into the Indian armed forces. During the trials, Akash-NG missiles effectively intercepted aerial targets across multiple range and altitude profiles, including near-boundary, low-altitude scenarios as well as long-range and high-altitude engagements, demonstrating the system’s operational versatil

84K views · 364 reactions | Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has conducted a successful high-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity. The test at Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh, validated canopy severance, ejection sequencing and complete aircrew-recovery. DRDO | The Hindu | Facebook