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| name = Akash-NG
| name               = Akash-NG
| image = Akash-NG missile test on 25 January 2021 (cropped).jpg
| image             = Akash-NG missile test on 25 January 2021 (cropped).jpg
| image_size = 300
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| caption = Akash-NG maiden test launch.
| caption           = Akash-NG maiden test launch.
| origin = [[India]]
| origin             = [[India]]
| type = Medium range [[Surface-to-air missile]] system
| type               = Medium range [[Surface-to-air missile]] system
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| service = 2023 (planned)<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021">{{cite news|last1=Jha|first1=Saurav|title=Developing Any Kind Of Missile Is Not Much Of An Issue For DRDO Anymore: Satheesh Reddy|url=http://delhidefencereview.com/2021/02/08/developing-any-kind-of-missile-is-not-much-of-an-issue-for-drdo-anymore-sateesh-reddy/|access-date=8 February 2021|work=Delhi Defence Review|date=8 February 2021}}</ref>
| service           = 2023 (planned)<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021">{{cite news|last1=Jha|first1=Saurav|title=Developing Any Kind Of Missile Is Not Much Of An Issue For DRDO Anymore: Satheesh Reddy|url=http://delhidefencereview.com/2021/02/08/developing-any-kind-of-missile-is-not-much-of-an-issue-for-drdo-anymore-sateesh-reddy/|access-date=8 February 2021|work=Delhi Defence Review|date=8 February 2021}}</ref>
| used_by = [[Indian Air Force]] (planned)
| used_by           = [[Indian Air Force]] (planned)
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| designer = [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]<!-- Infobox weapon now allows design groups in the designer section -->
| designer           = [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]<!-- Infobox weapon now allows design groups in the designer section -->
| design_date = 2021
| design_date       = 2021
| manufacturer = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]]<br>[[Bharat Electronics Limited]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-successfully-flight-tests-surface-to-air-missile-akash-ng-2901725|title =DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG|website=DNA India|access-date=21 July 2021}}</ref>
| manufacturer       = [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] <br />[[Bharat Electronics Limited]] <br />Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India
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| engine = [[Pulsed rocket motor|Dual-pulse solid rocket motor]]<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021"/>
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| vehicle_range = {{convert|70|km|mile|abbr=on}}<ref name="maiden_test_hemant_rout">{{cite news|last1=Rout|first1=Hemant Kumar|title=Next-generation surface-to-air Akash missile successfully test-fired|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/jan/25/next-generation-surface-to-air-akash-missile-successfully-test-fired-2254916.html|access-date=27 January 2021|work=The New Indian Express|agency=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
| guidance           = '''Mid-course:''' [[Inertial navigation system]] with two way [[datalink]] <br/>'''Terminal:''' [[Active radar homing]]
| transport         =  
| vehicle_range     = 30 km<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1582753838741999616|user=CNBC_Awaaz|title=डिफेंस एक्सपो में एन्टी ड्रोन मिसाइल की प्रदर्शनी, क्या है खासियत बता रहे हैं|language=Hindi|access-date=2022-10-27}}</ref>
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'''Akash - New generation''' ([[IAST]]: [[Akash|Ākāśa]] ''"Sky"'') abbreviated as '''Akash-NG''' is a medium-range mobile [[surface-to-air missile]] defense system developed by the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) and produced by [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] and [[Bharat Electronics]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 July 2021 |title=DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-successfully-flight-tests-surface-to-air-missile-akash-ng-2901725 |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=DNA India |language=en}}</ref> Private sector firm Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India is involved in Development cum Production Partner programme.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kajal |first=Kapil |date=19 October 2022 |title=Defexpo 2022: India showcases Akash-NG mobile missile launcher |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/defexpo-2022-india-showcases-akash-ng-mobile-missile-launcher |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=Janes |language=en}}</ref>


'''Akash - New generation''' ([[IAST]]: [[Akash|Ākāśa]] ''"Sky"'') abbreviated as '''Akash-NG''' is a medium-range mobile [[surface-to-air missile]] defense system developed by the [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] (DRDO) and produced by [[Bharat Dynamics Limited]] (BDL) and [[Bharat Electronics]] (BEL).
This missile is a successor to the [[Akash (missile)|Akash]] and Akash-1S series of missiles with improvements such as a [[Pulsed rocket motor|Dual-pulse solid rocket motor]],<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021"/> a canisterised launcher and an [[Active electronically scanned array|AESA]] Multifunction targeting radar to improve its probability of kill with a smaller ground operations and logistics footprint.<ref name="MoD_test_1">{{cite web|title=Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1692258|website=pib.gov.in|publisher=Ministry of Defence, Government of India|access-date=27 January 2021}}</ref>


This missile is a successor to the [[Akash (missile)|Akash]] and Akash-1S series of missiles with improvements such as a [[Pulsed rocket motor|Dual-pulse solid rocket motor]],<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021"/> a canisterised launcher and an [[Active electronically scanned array|AESA]] Multifunction targeting radar to improve its probability of kill with a smaller ground operations and logistics footprint.<ref name="MoD_test_1">{{cite web|title=Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1692258|website=pib.gov.in|publisher=Ministry of Defence, Government of India|access-date=27 January 2021}}</ref>
The missile uses an [[Ku band|Ku-band]] Active radar seeker which was revealed to the public during [[Aero India|Aero India 2021]].<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021" />


The missile uses an [[Ku band|Ku-band]] Active radar seeker<ref name="DRDO_Chief_Comments_2021"/> which was revealed to the public during [[Aero India|Aero India 2021]].
== Development & Description ==
== Development & Description ==
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The development of the Akash-NG (New Generation) was approved in September 2016 with a funding of {{INRConvert|470|c|lk=on|year=2016}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=158007|title=DRDO Projects|date=3 February 2017|website=[[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]]|via=[[Press Information Bureau]]|access-date=2019-10-28}}</ref> Akash-NG will have an improved reaction time and higher level of protection against saturation attacks. The second stage will use [[Pulsed rocket motor|dual-pulse solid rocket motor]] which is lighter instead of air-breathing solid ramjet engine present in the earlier Akash and Akash-1S missiles to increase the overall range from current {{cvt|40|km}} to greater than {{cvt|80|km}} while also reducing the weight of the platform and the footprint of the launch platform, an [[active electronically scanned array]] Multi-Function Radar (MFR) and optical [[proximity fuze]] will improve the effectiveness of the missile against targets with low [[radar cross-section]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/next-generation-akash-ng-add-new-diamension-india-s-air-defence-capabilities-2817050.html|title=Next generation Akash-NG to add new diamension to India's air defence capabilities|last=SV|first=Vikas|date=2018-12-04|website=oneindia|language=en|access-date=2019-11-17}}</ref><ref name="MoD_test_1"/>
The development of the Akash-NG (New Generation) was approved in September 2016 with a funding of {{INRConvert|470|c|lk=on|year=2022}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=158007|title=DRDO Projects|date=3 February 2017|website=[[Ministry of Defence (India)|Ministry of Defence]]|via=[[Press Information Bureau]]|access-date=2019-10-28}}</ref> Akash-NG will have an improved reaction time and higher level of protection against saturation attacks. The second stage uses [[Pulsed rocket motor|dual-pulse solid rocket motor]] which is lighter compare to air-breathing ramjet engine present in the earlier Akash and Akash-1S missiles. It helps in reducing the weight and footprint of the platform. An [[active electronically scanned array]] Multi-Function Radar (MFR) improves the effectiveness of the missile against targets with low [[radar cross-section]] whereas optical [[proximity fuze]] provides excellent anti-electromagnetic interference capability.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oneindia.com/india/next-generation-akash-ng-add-new-diamension-india-s-air-defence-capabilities-2817050.html|title=Next generation Akash-NG to add new diamension to India's air defence capabilities|last=SV|first=Vikas|date=2018-12-04|website=oneindia|language=en|access-date=2019-11-17}}</ref><ref name="MoD_test_1"/>
 
As per Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India, Akash NG has  range of 30 km and can operate upto an elevation of 20° to 70° with an azimuth of 360°. Two canister missile stacks take 10 minutes to reload. From target acquisition by command-and-control unit, the system can fire one missile within 10 seconds and in 20 seconds a salvo of three missiles can be fired. The deployment time is less than 20 minutes between transportation and ready-to-fire mode.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kajal |first=Kapil |date=19 October 2022 |title=Defexpo 2022: India showcases Akash-NG mobile missile launcher |url=https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/defexpo-2022-india-showcases-akash-ng-mobile-missile-launcher |access-date=2022-10-20 |website=Janes |language=en}}</ref>  


==Testing==
==Testing==
*'''Maiden Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] successfully conducted the first test of the missile on 25 January 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near [[Chandipur, Odisha|Chandipur]], [[Odisha]] at about 2:30 pm against an electronic target.<ref name="maiden_test_hemant_rout"/>
*'''Maiden Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] successfully conducted the first test of the missile on 25 January 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near [[Chandipur, Odisha|Chandipur]], [[Odisha]] at about 2:30 pm against an electronic target.<ref name="maiden_test_hemant_rout">{{cite news|last1=Rout|first1=Hemant Kumar|title=Next-generation surface-to-air Akash missile successfully test-fired|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/jan/25/next-generation-surface-to-air-akash-missile-successfully-test-fired-2254916.html|access-date=27 January 2021|work=The New Indian Express|agency=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
*'''2nd Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] and [[Indian Air Force]] successfully conducted the 2nd test of the missile on 21 July 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 12:45 PM against an electronic target.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-successfully-flight-tests-surface-to-air-missile-akash-ng-2901725|title =DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG|website=DNA India|access-date=21 July 2021}}</ref>
*'''2nd Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]] and [[Indian Air Force]] successfully conducted the 2nd test of the missile on 21 July 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 12:45 PM against an electronic target.<ref name="auto">{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-drdo-successfully-flight-tests-surface-to-air-missile-akash-ng-2901725|title =DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG|website=DNA India|access-date=21 July 2021}}</ref>
*'''3rd Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]  has successfully test-fired the Akash-NG surface-to-air missile air defence system off the coast of Odisha in [[Balasore]] at 11:45am IST on 23rd July, 2021. The test was carried out amidst inclement weather conditions proving the all-weather capability of the weapon system. The flight test has validated the functioning of complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed RF Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar and Command, Control & Communication system. <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738136|title =DRDO conducts successful flight test of Akash-NG|website=PIB India|access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref>
*'''3rd Test''' : [[Defence Research and Development Organisation]]  has successfully test-fired the Akash-NG surface-to-air missile air defence system off the coast of Odisha in [[Balasore]] at 11:45am IST on 23rd July, 2021. The test was carried out amidst inclement weather conditions proving the all-weather capability of the weapon system. The flight test has validated the functioning of complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed RF Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar and Command, Control & Communication system. <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1738136|title =DRDO conducts successful flight test of Akash-NG|website=PIB India|access-date=23 July 2021}}</ref>
*'''4th Test''' :  Successful test firing at Pokhran on 26th April 2022 <ref> {{cite news|url=https://defenceaviationpost.com/akash-ng-missile-was-successfully-test-fired-from-the-firing-range-at-pokhran-field}}</ref>


==Operators==
==Operators==
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==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Akash (missile)|Akash]]
*[[Akash (missile)|Akash]]
*[[Type 3 Chū-SAM]]
*[[Type 3 Chū-SAM]]
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For the older ramjet powered missile, see Akash (missile).
Akash-NG
Akash-NG missile test on 25 January 2021 (cropped).jpg
Akash-NG maiden test launch.
TypeMedium range Surface-to-air missile system
Place of originIndia
Service history
In service2023 (planned)[1]
Used byIndian Air Force (planned)
Production history
DesignerDefence Research and Development Organisation
Designed2021
ManufacturerBharat Dynamics Limited
Bharat Electronics Limited
Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India
Specifications
Rate of fire
  • 1 missile in 10 seconds
  • 3 missiles in 20 seconds
WarheadFragmentation
Detonation
mechanism
Optical proximity fuze
EngineDual-pulse solid rocket motor[1]
PropellantSolid fuel
Operational
range
30 km[2]
Flight altitude20 km (66,000 ft)
Guidance
system
Mid-course: Inertial navigation system with two way datalink
Terminal: Active radar homing

Akash - New generation (IAST: Ākāśa "Sky") abbreviated as Akash-NG is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited and Bharat Electronics.[3] Private sector firm Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India is involved in Development cum Production Partner programme.[4]

This missile is a successor to the Akash and Akash-1S series of missiles with improvements such as a Dual-pulse solid rocket motor,[1] a canisterised launcher and an AESA Multifunction targeting radar to improve its probability of kill with a smaller ground operations and logistics footprint.[5]

The missile uses an Ku-band Active radar seeker which was revealed to the public during Aero India 2021.[1]

Development & Description

The development of the Akash-NG (New Generation) was approved in September 2016 with a funding of ₹470 crore (US$54 million).[6] Akash-NG will have an improved reaction time and higher level of protection against saturation attacks. The second stage uses dual-pulse solid rocket motor which is lighter compare to air-breathing ramjet engine present in the earlier Akash and Akash-1S missiles. It helps in reducing the weight and footprint of the platform. An active electronically scanned array Multi-Function Radar (MFR) improves the effectiveness of the missile against targets with low radar cross-section whereas optical proximity fuze provides excellent anti-electromagnetic interference capability.[7][5]

As per Electropneumatics and Hydraulics India, Akash NG has range of 30 km and can operate upto an elevation of 20° to 70° with an azimuth of 360°. Two canister missile stacks take 10 minutes to reload. From target acquisition by command-and-control unit, the system can fire one missile within 10 seconds and in 20 seconds a salvo of three missiles can be fired. The deployment time is less than 20 minutes between transportation and ready-to-fire mode.[8]

Testing

  • Maiden Test : Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted the first test of the missile on 25 January 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 2:30 pm against an electronic target.[9]
  • 2nd Test : Defence Research and Development Organisation and Indian Air Force successfully conducted the 2nd test of the missile on 21 July 2021 from Launching Complex - III at the Integrated Test Range near Chandipur, Odisha at about 12:45 PM against an electronic target.[10]
  • 3rd Test : Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully test-fired the Akash-NG surface-to-air missile air defence system off the coast of Odisha in Balasore at 11:45am IST on 23rd July, 2021. The test was carried out amidst inclement weather conditions proving the all-weather capability of the weapon system. The flight test has validated the functioning of complete weapon system consisting of the missile with indigenously developed RF Seeker, Launcher, Multi-Function Radar and Command, Control & Communication system. [11]
  • 4th Test : Successful test firing at Pokhran on 26th April 2022 [12]

Operators

 India

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Jha, Saurav (8 February 2021). "Developing Any Kind Of Missile Is Not Much Of An Issue For DRDO Anymore: Satheesh Reddy". Delhi Defence Review. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  2. ↑ @CNBC_Awaaz (19 October 2022). "डिफेंस एक्सपो में एन्टी ड्रोन मिसाइल की प्रदर्शनी, क्या है खासियत बता रहे हैं" (Tweet) (in Hindi). Retrieved 27 October 2022 – via Twitter.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  3. ↑ "DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG". DNA India. 21 July 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  4. ↑ Kajal, Kapil (19 October 2022). "Defexpo 2022: India showcases Akash-NG mobile missile launcher". Janes. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Successful Maiden Test Launch of Akash-NG Missile". pib.gov.in. Ministry of Defence, Government of India. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  6. ↑ "DRDO Projects". Ministry of Defence. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 28 October 2019 – via Press Information Bureau.
  7. ↑ SV, Vikas (4 December 2018). "Next generation Akash-NG to add new diamension to India's air defence capabilities". oneindia. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  8. ↑ Kajal, Kapil (19 October 2022). "Defexpo 2022: India showcases Akash-NG mobile missile launcher". Janes. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  9. ↑ Rout, Hemant Kumar. "Next-generation surface-to-air Akash missile successfully test-fired". The New Indian Express. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  10. ↑ "DRDO successfully flight-tests surface-to-air missile Akash-NG". DNA India. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
  11. ↑ "DRDO conducts successful flight test of Akash-NG". PIB India. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  12. ↑ https://defenceaviationpost.com/akash-ng-missile-was-successfully-test-fired-from-the-firing-range-at-pokhran-field. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

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