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India's defence export milestone: Akash air defence missile enters Central Asia

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What happened

India's Akash air defence missile system has been successfully exported to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan.

This follows the initial export to Armenia, marking significant international expansion.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:07:34 UTC.

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  1. India's defence export milestone: Akash air defence missile enters Central Asia

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