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According to a press release published on January 25, 2021, DRDO (Indian Defense Research and Development Organization) conducted the successful maiden launch of Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile from Integrated Test Range off the coast of Odisha on 25 January 2021. Akash-NG is a new generation Surface to Air Missile meant for use by the Indian Air Force with an aim of intercepting high maneuvering low RCS (radar-cross-section) aerial threats.