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description: "Akash-NG is DRDO's next-generation surface-to-air missile reaching ~70 km, with a dual-pulse motor and active RF seeker—key UPSC GS3 defence material."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Akash-NG is an indigenous Indian surface-to-air missile system developed by DRDO to intercept fast, manoeuvring aerial threats at ranges up to about 70 kilometres.
- How does Akash-NG differ from the original Akash missile system?
- What is the range and primary role of Akash-NG?
- Who develops and manufactures the Akash-NG system?
- Where does Akash-NG fit in India's air-defence hierarchy?

[Civil Service & Diplomatic Exams](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/civil-services/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

Akash-NG is an indigenous Indian surface-to-air missile system developed by DRDO to intercept fast, manoeuvring aerial threats at ranges up to about 70 kilometres.

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In July 2021, DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the Akash-NG missile from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha, validating its active RF seeker and dual-pulse propulsion against a simulated aerial target.

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