Raipur, May 14 -- Scientist Prahlada Ramarao, the man behind India's Akash missile system, on Wednesday highlighted the missile's advanced features, strategic value, and the importance of indigenously producing such a system.

In an interview with ANI, Ramarao explained the Akash missile's capabilities, particularly its ability to track and destroy multiple targets at once.

Speaking about the system, he said, "The missile is multi-target; we can engage up to 12 missiles simultaneously. It can engage both manoeuvring and non-manoeuvring targets, fly at varying altitudes, and carry electronic warfare capabilities."

Highlighting the accuracy of the missile, he added, "The precision, accuracy, and lethality are so advanced that if the missi...