India-Pakistan tensions: Key features of Akash missile system that helped repel drone attacks along LoC

The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile defense system has proven its effectiveness in countering Pakistani drone attacks on India.During the night between May 8 and 9, the Indian Army successfully defended against multiple drone incursions by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.Defense officials have confirmed that the Made-in-India Akash system has been instrumental in thwarting Pakistani attacks on Indian targets.Both the Indian Army and Air Force have strategically deployed this missile system along the entire Pakistan border."The Made in India Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has been effectively used by the Indian armed forces in foiling Pakistani attacks towards Indian targets. Both the Indian Army and Air Force have the missile system all along the Pakistan border," defence officials said.The made-in-India Akash defence system is a sophisticated medium-range surface-to-air missile platform designed to provide comprehensive aerial protection. It can effectively defend against multiple airborne threats, safeguarding mobile, semi-mobile, and static forces as well as vulnerable areas.Here are the key features of Akash defence missile system: