India's defence export milestone: Akash air defence missile enters Central Asia
India's Akash air defence missile system has been successfully exported to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. This follows the initial export to Armenia, marking significant international expansion. The Akash system is designed to protect areas from aerial threats and has a proven operational record. Additionally, the Indian armed forces are placing more orders and potential international demand is…
India's indigenous Akash air defence missile system has made its debut in Central Asia, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh announcing its export to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, following its first sale to Armenia. Rajesh Kumar Singh told ANI that Armenia was the first foreign customer for Akash, acquiring multiple batteries.
He then disclosed that the system has also been exported to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. The Defence Secretary praised Akash as one of India's defence export success stories, highlighting its indigenous development and the growing maturity of the country's missile production capabilities. He further explained that Akash is highly effective against high velocity aerial targets and that production of the missile system has now stabilised.
The Defence Secretary also mentioned that both the Indian armed forces and the Indian Air Force have placed additional orders for the system, indicating potential for further international demand.
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