DRDO successfully test fires Akash-1S surface to air defence missile system

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) yesterday successfully test fired the Akash-1S surface to air defence missile system. 

Akash-1S is a new version of the missile which is fitted



with an indigenous seeker. In the last two days, this is the second successful test of the missile by the DRDO. The Akash-1S is capable of striking down enemy fighter jets and drones very effectively.