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On December 30, the Union Cabinet approved the export of the Akash Missile system. The export version of Akash will be different from System currently deployed with Indian Armed Forces.
Akash is a Surface to Air Missile with a range of 25 Kms. The missile was inducted in 2014 in IAF and in 2015 in Indian Army.
After its induction in the Services, interest is shown in Akash missile by many friendly countries during International Exhibitions/Def Expo/Aero India. The Cabinet approval will facilitate Indian manufactures to participate in RFI/RFP issued by various countries.
A committee has also been set up comprising of Defence Minister, External Affairs Minister and National Security Advisory to provide faster approval of exports of Indian defence products.
Union Cabinet approves export of Akash missile system, friendly countries show interest
Union Cabinet approves export of Akash missile system, friendly countries show interest
The government on Wednesday approved the export of Akash missile system. As per a statement from the Defence Ministry, several friendly countries have shown interest in its acquisition.
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UPDATED: December 31, 2020 00:14 IST
Akash is a Surface to Air Missile with a range of 25 kms. (Representative photo: PTI)
In a major move to boost domestic defence manufacturing, the government on Wednesday approved the export of indigenously-developed surface-to-air Akash missile system and set up a high-level committee to authorise the sale of major platforms to various countries.
Highlights
It is a Surface to Air Missile with a range of 25 kms.
It was inducted in the Indian Air Force in 2014 and in 2015 in the Indian Army.
New Delhi: The Cabinet on Wednesday (December 30, 2020) approved the export of Akash Missile System following which the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed that the decision would help India to improve its defence products. So far, Indian defence exports included parts/components etc. The export of big platforms was minimal. This decision by the Cabinet would help the country to improve its defence products and make them globally competitive, said Rajnath Singh.
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