India has proposed the supply of its indigenous Akash missile system to Brazil, highlighting the system’s export potential and India’s growing defence manufacturing capabilities.
Overview
- Developer & Manufacturer: Developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL).
- Type: Short-range Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) designed to intercept aircraft, UAVs, and helicopters.
- Users: Operated by both the Indian Army and Indian Air Force, forming part of India’s layered air defence network.
- Purpose: Protects critical installations from aerial threats within short to medium ranges.
- Deployment: Mounted on mobile launchers for quick positioning, operational flexibility, and rapid response.
Key Features
- Automation: Fully automated for rapid response from detection to neutralization.
- ECCM Capability: Equipped with Electronic Counter-Counter Measures (ECCM) to resist enemy jamming.
- Comparison: Functionally similar to Israel’s Iron Dome, though Akash is designed to target larger aerial threats rather than small projectiles.
Significance
- Enhances India’s self-reliance in defence technology.
- Provides layered air defence, complementing long-range systems for national security.
- Supports export potential, strengthening India’s defence diplomacy and manufacturing footprint.
Conclusion
The Akash missile system represents a strategic indigenous capability in India’s air defence arsenal.
Its proposed export to Brazil underscores India’s growing role as a global defence technology provider.
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