The Akash Weapon System (AWS): India’s Indigenous Air Defense System

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The Akash Weapon System (AWS) is a short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and produced by Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). It is designed to protect vulnerable areas and points from air attacks by helicopters, fighter aircrafts, UAVs and other aerial threats. The AWS can simultaneously engage multiple … Read more