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It is worth noting that in November last year, Kalyani Strategic Systems had announced a $155 m deal with an undisclosed overseas customer for artillery guns. It was later revealed that the order was also for Armenia.
Recently, India successfully showcased the Akash missile system’s capability to engage four aerial targets simultaneously at a range of 25 kilometers, according to DRDO. This accomplishment marks India as the first country to achieve such proficiency using a single firing unit.
As detailed by the DRDO in a post on ‘X,’ the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted the test using the Akash Weapon System, setting a new standard in command-guided engagement. This display of the indigenous missile system’s capability occurred during the ‘Astrashakti’ military exercise on December 12, organized by the IAF.
The Akash, boasting a range of up to 25 km, serves as a short-range surface-to-air missile, primarily safeguarding vulnerable areas and strategic points from potential air threats.
