Akash-NG
DRDO › R&D
Next-generation air defence missile with active RF seeker and dual-pulse solid rocket motor, effective up to 70–80 km
Budget
₹2,500 Cr (development outlay)
Timeline
2021–2027
Sector
DRDO
Indigenisation
R&D READINESS
TRL 8/9
DRDO / DRDL · Medium-Range Air Defence Missile
● ACTIVE
INTEL SIGNALS
Strategic priority designation
Successfully validated through multiple flight trials by DRDO from ITR Chandipur intercepting high-speed maneuvering UAV targets at low and medium altitudes. Production lines being configured by BDL and BEL.
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PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pipeline Status
TRL-8/9
Field Evaluation / Handover
Estimated Budget
₹2,500 Cr (development outlay)
Financial Outlay
Target Timeline
2026–2027
Operational Target
Armed Service
DRDO
90% Indigenous
Akash-NG — Next Generation Surface-to-Air Missile is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-8/9 (Field Evaluation / Handover). Next-generation air defence missile with active RF seeker and dual-pulse solid rocket motor, effective up to 70–80 km
The allocated budget outlay for Akash-NG is estimated at ₹2,500 Cr (development outlay).
The program schedule indicates 2021–2027 with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2026–2027.
Akash-NG is developed in coordination with lead agency: DRDO / DRDL; development partner: IAF / Army / BDL / BEL; vendors: DRDO DRDL, BDL, BEL.
Akash-NG targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.
CONTENDERS / VENDORS
DRDO DRDL · BDL · BEL
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