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"This video of erstwhile Nirbhay's sea-skimming abilities captured by EOTS was shot at the DRDO stall during #DefExpo2020. In photo after the video, do see the clear shadow as the missile cruises at low-level.
#ICTM-02, Nirbhay's new variant, with STFE is scheduled for another test in 1-2-3-months"
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According to a video released by IAI Israel Aerospace Industries on January 5, 2021, IAI has successfully conducted a test-fire of its Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) air defense missile system in India with the collaboration of India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).
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There is no specification about missile. I wonder if it is based Barak 8 missile.
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Yes essentially its a Barak-8 adapted for this role:
Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM), India
The Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) was developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in collaboration with Israel.
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Nova Integrated Systems, a Tata-IAI JV and BEL are responsible for integration of MR-SAM. MR-SAM is indeed the Indian version of Barak-8, the Israeli components are seeker & radar while Indian components are airframe, servos and propulsion. Barak-8 completely has Israeli components. Even Israeli sub-systems and components of MR-SAM are manufactured in India and delivered to assembly lines at IAI and BEL
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Next-generation surface-to-air Akash missile successfully test-fired
By Hemant Kumar Rout| Express News Service | Published: 25th January 2021 05:05 PM
Surface-to-Air Missile Akash (File photo)
BHUBANESWAR: In a major milestone in the ongoing surface-to-air missile (SAM) programme, India successfully conducted the first test of 'Akash-Next Generation' (Akash-NG) from a defence facility off Odisha coast on Monday.
Defence sources said the missile was launched from a mobile platform positioned at the Launching Complex - III of the Integrated Test Range at about 2.30 pm against an electronic target.
A defence official from New Delhi said that all the mission objectives had been met and the missile system had performed as expected. "The mission was 100 per cent successful as the missile intercepted the electronic target as simulated. The missile will significantly bolster India's air defence system," he said.
The successful maiden test of surface-to-air Akash-NG assumed significance as it came a few days after the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its go-ahead to the export of Akash missile systems to friendly countries.
Developed by DRDO, the weapon system can handle multiple targets and destroy manoeuvring targets like cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and fighter aircraft.
Flying at a supersonic speed it is capable of killing both subsonic and supersonic targets. The new Akash system can defend an area of at least 10 times better compared to any short-range SAM and is capable of engaging up to 10 targets near simultaneously.
While the earlier variant of the missile has a maximum range of 30 km and can travel up to an altitude of 20 km, the Akash-NG can strike targets up to 70 km away.
The two-stage new generation missile has a cylindrical body with four cropped delta fins at mid-body and four tail fins. Apart from the new propulsion system, it possesses indigenous active RF seeker, laser proximity fuse, electro-mechanical actuation and pre-fragmented warhead.
The new system comes with an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) multi-function radar that features all three functions - search, track and fire control in one platform. The earlier version, which is in service, is guided by a phased array fire control radar, said the defence official.
Akash is India’s first indigenously designed, developed and produced air defence system capable of engaging aerial threats. It is the cheapest surface to air missile ever produced in the world with supersonic powered intercept.
With a command guidance system and multiple targets handling features, automated air defence operations, Akash stands out unique amongst the available short /medium range SAMs.
The development of the Akash-NG was approved in September 2016 with the funding support of around ₹500 crore.
By Hemant Kumar Rout| Express News Service | Published: 25th January 2021 05:05 PM
Surface-to-Air Missile Akash (File photo)
BHUBANESWAR: In a major milestone in the ongoing surface-to-air missile (SAM) programme, India successfully conducted the first test of 'Akash-Next Generation' (Akash-NG) from a defence facility off Odisha coast on Monday.
Defence sources said the missile was launched from a mobile platform positioned at the Launching Complex - III of the Integrated Test Range at about 2.30 pm against an electronic target.
A defence official from New Delhi said that all the mission objectives had been met and the missile system had performed as expected. "The mission was 100 per cent successful as the missile intercepted the electronic target as simulated. The missile will significantly bolster India's air defence system," he said.
The successful maiden test of surface-to-air Akash-NG assumed significance as it came a few days after the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its go-ahead to the export of Akash missile systems to friendly countries.
Developed by DRDO, the weapon system can handle multiple targets and destroy manoeuvring targets like cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and fighter aircraft.
Flying at a supersonic speed it is capable of killing both subsonic and supersonic targets. The new Akash system can defend an area of at least 10 times better compared to any short-range SAM and is capable of engaging up to 10 targets near simultaneously.
While the earlier variant of the missile has a maximum range of 30 km and can travel up to an altitude of 20 km, the Akash-NG can strike targets up to 70 km away.
The two-stage new generation missile has a cylindrical body with four cropped delta fins at mid-body and four tail fins. Apart from the new propulsion system, it possesses indigenous active RF seeker, laser proximity fuse, electro-mechanical actuation and pre-fragmented warhead.
The new system comes with an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) multi-function radar that features all three functions - search, track and fire control in one platform. The earlier version, which is in service, is guided by a phased array fire control radar, said the defence official.
Akash is India’s first indigenously designed, developed and produced air defence system capable of engaging aerial threats. It is the cheapest surface to air missile ever produced in the world with supersonic powered intercept.
With a command guidance system and multiple targets handling features, automated air defence operations, Akash stands out unique amongst the available short /medium range SAMs.
The development of the Akash-NG was approved in September 2016 with the funding support of around ₹500 crore.
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70km range is almost in line with MR-SAM which is 100km. I believe the future versions will allow us to stop building MR-SAMs completely
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Real range of both akash and MR-SAM is classified.
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Only 2 photos have been released so far. Here is the second one :
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