🇮🇳 Akash Prime Missile Test – July 16, 2025
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1️⃣ Event Overview
On July 16, 2025, India successfully destroyed two high-speed unmanned aerial targets at high altitude in the Ladakh sector using the upgraded Akash Prime missile system.
2️⃣ Key Features of Akash Prime
- Operates above 4,500 meters (15,000 ft)
- Indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker
- Improved terminal guidance
- High mobility and quick deployment
📌 Exam Alert: RF seeker-based guidance improves terminal tracking and is frequently asked in defence GK.
3️⃣ Trial Type
Test conducted under First of Production Model (FoPM) firing trial to validate performance before induction.
4️⃣ Organizations Involved
- DRDO
- Army Air Defence
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL)
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
- Industry Partners
5️⃣ Quick Revision Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | July 16, 2025 |
| Location | Ladakh Sector |
| Altitude | Above 15,000 ft |
| New Feature | Indigenous RF Seeker |
6️⃣ MCQ Practice
Q1. Where was the high-altitude test conducted?
A) Siachen Glacier
B) Leh Airbase
C) Ladakh Sector
D) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Leh Airbase
C) Ladakh Sector
D) Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: C
Q2. Which feature improves target tracking?
A) Infrared camera
B) Laser guidance
C) RF Seeker
D) GPS navigation
B) Laser guidance
C) RF Seeker
D) GPS navigation
Answer: C
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