Defence Minister Rajnath Singh releases book on ‘Akash’
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Why in news
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released a book on the 'Akash' missile system, highlighting its success as India's first indigenous supersonic multi-target surface-to-air missile system.
Background
The book, 'The Unprecedented success story of the first indigenous supersonic multitarget surface to air missile system - Akash', was authored by G Chandramouli. Chandramouli, a former project director of the Akash programme at DRDO, was selected for the Padma Shri Award 2026 in the science and engineering category.
Facts for Prelims
- S&TAkash: India's first indigenous supersonic multi-target surface-to-air missile system
- BodyDRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation headquartered in New Delhi
- PostG Chandramouli: Former project director of the Akash programme and recipient of the Padma Shri Award 2026
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of indigenous missile technology in achieving 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in the defence sector and its implications for India's strategic autonomy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign technology for critical surface-to-air missile systems
- R&D ecosystem: Strengthening the link between academic institutions like REC Warangal and DRDO's technological output
Keywords: indigenous technology · strategic autonomy · defence manufacturing · R&D ecosystem · Atmanirbhar Bharat
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