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The complex is designed to combat aircraft, drones, winged rockets and is capabl...

Airfield protection: India has successfully tested a new AKASH-NG air defense system (video)

The complex is designed to combat aircraft, drones, winged rockets and is capable of hitting targets at a distance of up to 80 km and up to 15 km in height. The Indian Defense and Development Organization (DRDO) conducted a successful test of a new Akash-NG anti-aircraft missile system. During comprehensive testing, the new system has intercepted and destroyed the unmanned air target at low altitude. This was reported by the DRDO press service.

The trials took place on January 12 at the test landfill in Chandipur, off the coast of Odish. It is noted that during the tests the functioning of the entire weapons system, consisting of a rocket with a radio frequency seeker of its own development, starting installation, multifunctional radar and management, control and communication system. The Akash-NG system is designed to combat aircraft, drone, winged missiles and is able to track up to 10 goals at a time.

The weapon complex can perform combat missions in group or offline. The rocket is able to intercept targets at a maximum distance up to 80 km and at an altitude of 15 km. The complex has electronic counteraction (ECCM) and equipped with an AESA -active frame. According to experts of "militaristic", the military-air forces of India will use a new complex to protect aerodromes, and successful tests will allow to bring the system to mass production.