New Delhi. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test fired AKASH-MK-1S missile from ITR, Chandipur, Odhisa on May 25 and 27.
Akash Mk1S is an upgrade of existing AKASH missile with indigenous Seeker. AKASH Mk1S is a surface to air missile which can neutralise advanced aerial targets.
The Akash weapon system has combination of both command guidance and active terminal seeker guidance.
Seeker and guidance performance have been consistently established in both the missions. All the mission objectives have been met.
