The Indian Army will soon induct two Akash Prime surface-to-air missile regiments, designed for high-altitude air defense along the Chinese border. Successful tests in Ladakh demonstrated the system's ability to destroy aerial targets at 15,000 feet. This induction will significantly boost India's air defense capabilities, especially in high-altitude operational environments.
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