The Akash missile is a medium range multi-target engagement capable missile that was developed as part of Integrated Guided-Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).

• The missile has a range of about 25 km and altitude range of 18,000 metres (18km).
• It is capable of neutralizing advanced aerial targets and in striking down enemy fighter jets and drones effectively.
• Missile system uses: high-energy solid propellant for booster and ramjet-rocket propulsion for sustainer phase thus is said to be highly mobile.

Other missiles under IGDMP are Nag, Agni, Trishul, and Prithvi missiles.