India to start supplying Akash missile system to Armenia

India intends to start supplying its Akash air defense missile systems to Armenia in the next few months, the ANI agency reported, citing a source in the country’s Defense Ministry.

“The deliveries to Armenia are expected to begin in the next few months,” the source said.

According to the agency, Armenia purchased these air defense systems from India for $600 million.

“Meanwhile, many countries, including Brazil, Egypt and the Philippines, have shown interest in the Akash missile system,” the source told ANI.

The Akash missile system was created by the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization. The first successful tests took place in December 2007. Since then, several new modifications have been introduced.