Akash missile Current Affairs, GK & News
Test-Fire of Prithvi-II missile
On June 15, 2022, India successfully test-fired its nuclear capable and indigenously developed Prithvi-II missile from Odisha, as part of user training trial. About Prithvi-II missile Prithvi-II missile is a proven system and a surface-to-surface missile. It is capable of striking targets with high degree of precision. User training launch has validated all operational and ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Agni Missile • Akash missile • Dr APJ Abdul Kalam • Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) • Nag missile • Prithvi-II Missile
Akash Missile System
The cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently approved the export of the Akash missile system. Also, a committee has been formed for fast approvals of export of the missile system. Export of Akash Missile System The Government of India has a target of 5 billion USD of Akash missile export. According to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Akash missile • Akash missile system • Defence exports • Integrated Guided Missile Development Program • Missiles • Union Cabinet • Union Cabinet Decisions
Akash Missiles
Akash is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defence system. It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Electronics Limited. 10 of these missiles were recently test fired by the Indian Air Force as a part of the Combined Guided Weapons Firing 2020 exercise in the Suryalanka testfiring range ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Akash missile • Akash missile system • DRDO • Missiles
DRDO’s Igniter Complex inaugurated
A Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) Igniter Complex was inaugurated at High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune. The main purpose of the laboratory is to design, process, evaluate ignition systems for any kind of DRDO projects. About the Igniter Complex The new complex is equipped with sieve shaker, granulating machine, planetary mixer, pelleting machine, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Agni Missile • Akash missile • DRDO • Prithvi Defence Vehicle • Rocket Technology • rockets
AKASH-1S Missile: test fired by DRDO
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test fired Akash-1S surface to air defence missile system from Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Balasore off the Odisha coast. This is the second successive successful missile test by DRDO in last two days. About Akash-1S Background: The Akash missile is a medium range multi-target engagement capable ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Agni Missile • Akash missile • Akash missile system • Akash MK1 • Akash-MK2 • Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) • Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) • medium-range surface-to-air missile • Nag missile • Odisha • S-400 • Trishul missile
EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019
A mega exercise, EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019 involving 140 fighter jets and attack helicopters, in a firepower demonstration was held close to the border with Pakistan at Pokhran in Rajasthan. Indian Airforce Strength at Display The mega exercise, EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019 displayed the might of the Indian Airforce: The IAF showcased firepower capability of indigenously-developed platforms ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Advanced Light Helicopter • Akash missile • ALH • EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI • EXERCISE VAYU SHAKTI-2019 • Gagan Shakti • Indian Military Exercises • Pokhran • Rajasthan • Tejas