Akash NG to be ready in two years: BEL Chief

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http://www.oneindia.com/india/akash-ng-be-ready-two-years-bel-chief-2122171.html
Written by: OneIndia Defence Bureau Published: Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 19:33 [IST] Bengaluru, June 8: The next-generation Akash-NG missile will be ready for user trials in the next two years. Addressing the media during here on Wednesday, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Chairman and Managing Director S K Sharma said that the upgraded version will have a new radar and seeker. "We are working on it along with DRDO on this advanced version. It will have a better range (around 40 km). The IAF and Army have already inducted Akash Missile Systems (AMS) and they are satisfactory," Sharma said to a specific query from OneIndia. He also said that around 90 per cent of complete systems and components used in AMS are indigenous. Payloads for DRDO's UAV programmes To another query on BEL's foray into the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) segment, Sharma said the Company is currently involved with three programmes. "We are certainly involved in one project of DRDO (Rustom) and another two projects. We are not making the UAVs, but would provide the payloads. Around seven to eight percent of our business in the current year will come from new products," Sharma added. Giving a glimpse of BEL's future outlook, Sharma said all efforts of the Company hovers around indigenisation keeping in mind the 'Make in India' initiative. Targets set on new areas in defence New radars, missile systems, communication and network-centric systems, tank electronics, gun upgrades, electro-optic systems and electronic warfare and avionics systems are topping BEL's agenda. "We are focusing on capacity enhancement and creation of new test facilities for defence business, in addition to pursuing opportunities in solar energy, homeland security, smart cards and telecom," Sharma said. OneIndia News

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Totally Impossible task

 

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Totally Impossible task

Why is that ?

 

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Why is that ?

I mistaken Brahmos NG

 

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Totally Impossible task

Do u know now India could use available technology transferred from many similar projects? Now Akash system inducted user insights and tweaks will be made to fine tune our Sam systems. Very easily achievable.

 

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First Pic of AKASH NG Extreme Right

Possible RF seeker

Canister for AKASH NG

Possible AESA surveillance radar

 

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Akash NG : A Look at What India's Next Generation SAM Could Be

September 23, 2018


Confident with the success of Akash-1 missile system DRDO is now moving full steam ahead with the development of the highly advanced Akash-NG i.e. Akash-Next Generation. In May 2018, L&T's 'milestone ceremony' gave us a glimpse of new Akash missile. Using that poster we created 3D images of Akash-NG SAM. Since we had to extrapolate the upper section of the missile, proportions might be slightly mismatched, but I think 3D-rendering gives us an idea of how the actual thing would look like.


No, that's not Barak-8! Ok, fins probably should have been at mid-body section.Two black stripes on the front section indicate inert training round.


The Akash-NG missile has a cylindrical body with four cropped delta fins at mid-body and four tail fins. Second stage air-breathing solid ramjet engine has been ditched in favor of lighter dual-pulse solid rocket motor. The new propulsion system will increase the range of the missile to 50km+. Akash-NG has six major components- radome, indigenous active RF seeker, RF/Laser proximity fuse, pre-fragmented warhead, electromechanical actuation, and dual-pulse rocket motor.


The new model has substantial improvement in missile performance. The Akash-NG will not only have greater range but also the advanced signal processing and guidance system which will improve missile's reliability and performance at extremes of engagement envelope and in a dense electronic jamming environment.




Akash-NG missile canister


Another plus point is that Akash-NG will utilize a canister-based launch system. Since the new model appears to be considerably lighter and less bulky than its predecessor, a single launcher unit is expected to carry six hermetically sealed missile canisters. Canister-based launch system would provide much longer shelf life and reliability. It also reduces overall deployment time. Akash-1 missiles are also stored in sealed canisters but they have to be mounted on launcher rails without the canister, which makes reloading a time-consuming task.




Akash-NG SAM on display.LRDE High Power Radar replica in the background

( HPR doesn't have any connection with the Akash-NG missile system)


According to unconfirmed reports, Akash-NG will feature an AESA Multi-Function Radar(MFR). The Addition of MFR will afford the Akash missile system capabilities it never had before. MFR will combine functions (search, track and fire control) of three different radars in one single unit. The use of AESA radar versus older PESA Rajendra radar allows for a much higher sensitivity and reliability. MFR combined with enhanced command and control system will improve overall processing and target handling capability which means that Akash-NG will have a faster reaction time and a higher level of protection against saturation attacks. It has increased the number and types of target Akash can engage. In addition to intercepting incoming PGMs, cruise missiles, and aircraft, the new SAM will also be able to destroy short-range rockets and ballistic missiles.


In networked air-defence environment, Akash-NG will work with Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).