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Akash (Air Force)

The Indian medium-range surface-to-air missile system, also used by the Air Force to guard air bases and cities.

Photo: An Akash missile test launch — An Akash missile test launch. Photo: Ministry of Defence, Government of India, Government Open Data License – India · Wikimedia Commons

Quick facts

Type: Surface-to-air missile
Developer: DRDO

Numbers such as fleet size, strength and performance change with time and are not given here. See the official website for the latest information.

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