Test firing of the en:Akash missile. A medium-range surface-to-air missile. Operating in conjunction with the en:Rajendra radar, it can intercept targets up to 30 km range and 18 km altitude. Powered by a solid-fueled booster and a Ramjet engine, Akash can reach Mach 2.5 speed.
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