This is the Airforce version of Akash already in service.
Akash Surface to Air (SAM) Missile is indeed a great success story.
However, of even greater importance and impactful is the capacity built in the process of it's development, the ecosystem conducive to indigenous design, development, testing evaluation and leading to production created in the country, at a time when even goods involving very low end technology had to be imported.
DRDO
Glimpse of DRDO technologies at the ‘4th Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan & Expo 2015’
The visitors to the “4th Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan & Expo-2015”, being held during 05-08 Feb 2015, Kala Academy, Panji, Goa will get a glimpse of giant strides made by India in the area of defence technologies at the DRDO pavilion. These are some of the products and technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation – DRDO, that have placed India among world’s top FOUR countries having multi-level Strategic Deterrence Capabilities; top FIVE countries with own Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) program; top SIX countries having developed a nuclear- powered Submarine (Arihant); top SEVEN countries with indigenous Main Battle Tank (Arjun) and 4th plus generation Combat Aircraft (Tejas) and select few countries with own Electronic Warfare & multi-range Radar program. A two and half hour special session has been organized in which DRDO scientist will be discussing wide spectrum of DRDO technologies and their contribution to nation building, impact on industrial growth and the opportunities and avenues such technologies are offering, especially to India’s youth. Many of these products and technologies have found spin-offs benefits for the civilian society, having served the intended customer - the “Indian armed forces”.
‘Akash’ Surface to Air missile on it’s launcher, Weapon Locating Radar, BrahMos Mobile Autonomous Launcher, Remotely Operated Veicle - Daksha, mini
UAV-Netra are the attraction of outdoor displays. The range of other products & technologies displayed through real exhibits, models, posters, audio-visual presentation include CBRN Mini UGV, AAD, Arudhra, Ashwini, Bharani and Aslesha radars, Lakshya pilotless target aircraft, UAV Nishant, Shrouded LPT Blades, Herbal Wound Healer, Heating Device – Improved Bukhari, Solar Hut: Sourja Model, Multi-spectral Personal Camouflage Equipment, Synthetic Camouflage Net, NBC Suit permeable Mk-IV, Glacier Jacket, Survival blanket, S-Band Pulsed Coupled Cavity TWT, X-Band Pulsed Coupled Cavity TWT, Bullet Proof Jacket, Ballistic Helmet, BrahMos MIU, BrahMos OBC, Electro Mechanical Actuator.
Akash, the indigenously designed, developed and produced ‘air defence system’ has proven to be a ‘game changer’ for India’s air defence preparedness and is equipped with indigenous Surface to Air supersonic missiles capable of engaging aerial threats up-to a distance of more than 25 km. A multi target, multi directional, all weather air-defence system, Army version of Akash AD system include surveillance and tracking radars, control centres and ground support systems mounted on high mobility vehicles and is designed to enable integration with other air defence command and control networks through secured communication links. Developed by DRDO, the Army version of Akash is being produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) as the nodal production agency with the involvement of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and about 200 other industries. The total production value of Akash air defence systems cleared for induction by Indian Army and Indian Air force is more than`Rs 23,000 crore. It is yet another symbol of India’s strength in making indigenous weapon systems. The indigenous Weapon Locating Radar-WLR is designed for rapidly locating the positions of hostile weapons firing projectiles such as rockets, mortars and artillery shells. WLR is a highly mobile, all weather and all terrain system equipped with an advanced phased array radar capable of accurately locating the hostile weapon even as the first round is fired. This vital information helps the command and control unit in taking effective counter action. In addition, the Weapon Locating Radar also tracks projectiles fired by our own forces and determines the impact point for estimating the effectiveness of fire.
The Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket System is named after the legendary ‘Divine Bow of God Shiva’. It is an all weather free flight artillery rocket system that delivers accurate and massive firepower at a high rate over extended ranges. A battery of six launchers can fire a salvo of rockets up to about 38 km away and effectively neutralize a target area of 1000m by 800m within seconds. ASLESHA is a multifaceted ground based 3D Low Level Light Weight Surveillance Radar for deployment in diverse terrains including mountains. It detects and tracks helicopters, fighters and UAVs at low and medium altitudes, and provides accurate range, azimuth and height information. Bharani, Low level light weight L-band 2D radar is a light weight battery operated compact sensor for mountainous terrain. The radar can be transported by vehicles, animals or a group of persons. (ROV) ‘DAKSH’, capable of being remotely controlled over a range of 500m line-of-sight (LOS) or up to three walls within buildings, is an invaluable asset in the hands of Bomb Disposal Units of the Army, Police and other Paramilitary Forces. Daksh is capable of being deployed both in urban as well as in cross-country terrain. Netra is a fully autonomous, mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with vertical take-off and landing, for surveillance applications. Nishant - a multi-mission tactical UAV, launched from a hydro-pneumatic launcher with all weather, day and night operational capability. It’s wheeled version has been developed and is undergoing flight trials. Lakshya- the reusable aerial target system, is a modern Pilotless target aircraft used for training of land or ship-based artillery crews and air defence pilots. Lakshya is launched from a zero-length launcher, enabling it to be launched from land or ship. Improved space heating device (Bukhari) giving both radiant and convective heating is efficient in terms of kerosene consumption and heat generation. The visitors will gain insight about these products at the “Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan & Expo-2015”
DRDO, the R&D wing of Ministry of Defence, has a mission to empower India with self-reliance in defence technologies. The indigenous products exemplify DRDO’s strength in the wide areas of defence technology, in terms of design, development and leading to production, state-of-the-art weapon systems and platforms for India’s armed forces. Today, the production value of systems (excluding the strategic systems) already inducted or approved for induction, exceeds Rupees one lakh seventy thousand crore. DRDO’s pursuit of self-reliance and indigenous development of military systems has given quantum jump to India’s military might, generating effective deterrence and providing crucial leverage.
Akash Surface to Air (SAM) Missile is indeed a great success story.
However, of even greater importance and impactful is the capacity built in the process of it's development, the ecosystem conducive to indigenous design, development, testing evaluation and leading to production created in the country, at a time when even goods involving very low end technology had to be imported.
DRDO
Glimpse of DRDO technologies at the ‘4th Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan & Expo 2015’
The visitors to the “4th Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan & Expo-2015”, being held during 05-08 Feb 2015, Kala Academy, Panji, Goa will get a glimpse of giant strides made by India in the area of defence technologies at the DRDO pavilion. These are some of the products and technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation – DRDO, that have placed India among world’s top FOUR countries having multi-level Strategic Deterrence Capabilities; top FIVE countries with own Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) program; top SIX countries having developed a nuclear- powered Submarine (Arihant); top SEVEN countries with indigenous Main Battle Tank (Arjun) and 4th plus generation Combat Aircraft (Tejas) and select few countries with own Electronic Warfare & multi-range Radar program. A two and half hour special session has been organized in which DRDO scientist will be discussing wide spectrum of DRDO technologies and their contribution to nation building, impact on industrial growth and the opportunities and avenues such technologies are offering, especially to India’s youth. Many of these products and technologies have found spin-offs benefits for the civilian society, having served the intended customer - the “Indian armed forces”.
‘Akash’ Surface to Air missile on it’s launcher, Weapon Locating Radar, BrahMos Mobile Autonomous Launcher, Remotely Operated Veicle - Daksha, mini
UAV-Netra are the attraction of outdoor displays. The range of other products & technologies displayed through real exhibits, models, posters, audio-visual presentation include CBRN Mini UGV, AAD, Arudhra, Ashwini, Bharani and Aslesha radars, Lakshya pilotless target aircraft, UAV Nishant, Shrouded LPT Blades, Herbal Wound Healer, Heating Device – Improved Bukhari, Solar Hut: Sourja Model, Multi-spectral Personal Camouflage Equipment, Synthetic Camouflage Net, NBC Suit permeable Mk-IV, Glacier Jacket, Survival blanket, S-Band Pulsed Coupled Cavity TWT, X-Band Pulsed Coupled Cavity TWT, Bullet Proof Jacket, Ballistic Helmet, BrahMos MIU, BrahMos OBC, Electro Mechanical Actuator.
Akash, the indigenously designed, developed and produced ‘air defence system’ has proven to be a ‘game changer’ for India’s air defence preparedness and is equipped with indigenous Surface to Air supersonic missiles capable of engaging aerial threats up-to a distance of more than 25 km. A multi target, multi directional, all weather air-defence system, Army version of Akash AD system include surveillance and tracking radars, control centres and ground support systems mounted on high mobility vehicles and is designed to enable integration with other air defence command and control networks through secured communication links. Developed by DRDO, the Army version of Akash is being produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) as the nodal production agency with the involvement of Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and about 200 other industries. The total production value of Akash air defence systems cleared for induction by Indian Army and Indian Air force is more than`Rs 23,000 crore. It is yet another symbol of India’s strength in making indigenous weapon systems. The indigenous Weapon Locating Radar-WLR is designed for rapidly locating the positions of hostile weapons firing projectiles such as rockets, mortars and artillery shells. WLR is a highly mobile, all weather and all terrain system equipped with an advanced phased array radar capable of accurately locating the hostile weapon even as the first round is fired. This vital information helps the command and control unit in taking effective counter action. In addition, the Weapon Locating Radar also tracks projectiles fired by our own forces and determines the impact point for estimating the effectiveness of fire.
The Pinaka Multi Barrel Rocket System is named after the legendary ‘Divine Bow of God Shiva’. It is an all weather free flight artillery rocket system that delivers accurate and massive firepower at a high rate over extended ranges. A battery of six launchers can fire a salvo of rockets up to about 38 km away and effectively neutralize a target area of 1000m by 800m within seconds. ASLESHA is a multifaceted ground based 3D Low Level Light Weight Surveillance Radar for deployment in diverse terrains including mountains. It detects and tracks helicopters, fighters and UAVs at low and medium altitudes, and provides accurate range, azimuth and height information. Bharani, Low level light weight L-band 2D radar is a light weight battery operated compact sensor for mountainous terrain. The radar can be transported by vehicles, animals or a group of persons. (ROV) ‘DAKSH’, capable of being remotely controlled over a range of 500m line-of-sight (LOS) or up to three walls within buildings, is an invaluable asset in the hands of Bomb Disposal Units of the Army, Police and other Paramilitary Forces. Daksh is capable of being deployed both in urban as well as in cross-country terrain. Netra is a fully autonomous, mini unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with vertical take-off and landing, for surveillance applications. Nishant - a multi-mission tactical UAV, launched from a hydro-pneumatic launcher with all weather, day and night operational capability. It’s wheeled version has been developed and is undergoing flight trials. Lakshya- the reusable aerial target system, is a modern Pilotless target aircraft used for training of land or ship-based artillery crews and air defence pilots. Lakshya is launched from a zero-length launcher, enabling it to be launched from land or ship. Improved space heating device (Bukhari) giving both radiant and convective heating is efficient in terms of kerosene consumption and heat generation. The visitors will gain insight about these products at the “Bharatiya Vigyan Sammelan & Expo-2015”
DRDO, the R&D wing of Ministry of Defence, has a mission to empower India with self-reliance in defence technologies. The indigenous products exemplify DRDO’s strength in the wide areas of defence technology, in terms of design, development and leading to production, state-of-the-art weapon systems and platforms for India’s armed forces. Today, the production value of systems (excluding the strategic systems) already inducted or approved for induction, exceeds Rupees one lakh seventy thousand crore. DRDO’s pursuit of self-reliance and indigenous development of military systems has given quantum jump to India’s military might, generating effective deterrence and providing crucial leverage.
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