IAF Test Fires Made-In-India Akash Surface-To-Air Missile, Air Warriors Urged To Be Ready For Any Scenario

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has conducted the firing of the indigenously developed surface-to-air guided weapons Akash missile system together with the Russian short range Igla missiles, PTI reports.

“Akash missile system along with Russian short-range Igla missiles were fired and engaged the Manoeuverable Expendable Aerial Targets (MEAT) providing near realistic training to the combat crew,” an official from the IAF was quoted by the agency. The officer further said that the IAF is persistent in developing its operational capabilities, considering the current situation regarding national security.