Speaking to ANI, Scientist Prahlada Ramarao said, "The indigenously developed defence missile system Akash was the dream and a favourite project of Dr Abdul Kalam. I wish he were here to witness this missile's performance. I can only thank him in my heart for his vision and support."
In an interview with ANI, the scientist delved into the features and said that the missile was created as a multi-target engagement capability, able to track and destroy up to multiple targets simultaneously.
Scientist Prahlada Ramarao, the man behind India's Akash missile system highlighted the pivotal moments of the missile's development and the challenges that came through during the making of the ambitious defence project.
India's AI-driven, fully automated 'Akashteer' air defence system has proven its mettle during Pakistan's drone attacks, neutralising the threats as soon as they enter India's airspace and making it "hell for Pakistan's air adventures."
Addressing a press briefing, Air Marshal Bharti emphasised that the Indian Armed Forces' fight was solely against terrorists and their support networks, not the Pakistani military.
The Indian Armed Forces' precision strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7's Operation Sindoor resulted in the elimination of high-profile terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), including Maulana Yusuf Azh
Congress MP Manish Tewari lauded the Indian Air Force and the country's integrated Anti-Missile Theatre Defence System for effectively neutralizing the drones and projectiles launched by Pakistani forces on Thursday night.
BJP spokesperson RP Singh said Pakistan is seeking international financial help after just one day of war, showing its weak economy. He added that India is only responding to Pakistan's actions and not escalating the conflict, and that the Indian Army will give a strong reply.
The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials.
After winning the toss, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant asked PBKS to bat first. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh opened the innings for Punjab. Arya was removed in the first over, as Akash Singh was playing his first match of this season.
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