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The Indian Air Force celebrates success with the SAMAR air defence missile system, an indigenous innovation derived from old Russian air-to-air missiles. During Exercise AstraShakti-2023, the system showcased its prowess by engaging aerial threats with a 2 to 2.5 Mach speed range. With a twin-turret launch platform, it offers versatility, capable of firing two missiles in various threat scenarios. This achievement aligns with the government s push for self-reliance, demonstrating India s strides in indigenous defense development.
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India has demonstrated the firepower of its Akash surface-to-air (SAM) weapon system during the Air Force Exercise Astrashakti 2023. A single firing unit engaged and destroyed four unmanned targets simultaneously, marking the first time India has demonstrated this capability using command guidance. The Akash weapon system, developed by DRDO, has been deployed by the Indian Air Force and Army for the last decade.
The missile system participated for the first time in the exercise to test its surface-to-air weapon systems and carry out their operational field trials.