The missile, first tested in July 2000, was most recently test-fired on June 2 and May 29.

The locally-built multi-target missile has a range of 25 kilometresmiles) and is one of five missiles currently under different stages of development by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.

Akash can carry a 50 kilogram (110 pound) warhead and can simultaneously track several targets.

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