India exports its Akash surface-to-air missile (SAM) air-defence system to Armenia and is now shipping it to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, the defence secretary says. The announcement frames these deliveries as part of India’s expanding defence export effort and highlights the system’s ability to track multiple targets.

According to the outlets, the Tajikistan and Turkmenistan exports follow an earlier initial export to Armenia, marking broader Central Asian reach. NDTV and Business Line both describe the Akash as a key milestone in India’s push for self-reliance in military technology, while Times of India additionally notes that the system is designed to protect areas from aerial threats and cites its operational record.

All reports also indicate future momentum: the defence secretary says more orders are expected from India’s armed forces and that additional international demand may follow, reflecting growing capabilities in India’s missile production and export pipeline.