🚀 Akash Prime Successfully Tested in Ladakh — Strengthening India's High-Altitude Air Defense

India has successfully test-fired the Akash Prime surface-to-air missile in the high-altitude region of Ladakh, marking a significant milestone in India’s air defense capability.

🔍 Here’s why this test matters:

Akash Prime is a short to medium-range surface-to-air missile, built to intercept fast-moving aerial threats like fighter jets, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles.

It was tested at 15,000 feet, proving its reliability in challenging high-altitude environments like Ladakh — a region that holds immense strategic value due to its proximity to both China and Pakistan.

The missile integrates with two advanced radar systems:

Rajendra 3D Radar – long-range detection (64 targets)

3D CAR Radar – short-range coverage (200+ targets)

This test sends a clear strategic message while showcasing India's progress in indigenously developed defense tech, led by DRDO.

While this test happened in Ladakh, India also successfully tested two ballistic missiles — Agni-1 and Prithvi-2 — in Odisha, demonstrating full-spectrum preparedness across verticals.

From desert trials in Rajasthan to icy altitudes in Ladakh, India’s defense R&D is now built for every terrain, every threat.

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