Support Equipment

Akash Army Launcher

Also known as
  • AAL

The Akash Army Launcher (AAL) is Tata Advanced Systems' and DRDO's jointly developed mobile launcher for the Akash medium-range surface-to-air missile family. Tata describes it as a self-powered, fully automated electro-mechanical launcher on an 8x8 HMV that can carry and launch up to three missiles in single or salvo mode, with four AALs forming part of an Indian Army firing unit.

Akash Army Launcher, Mobile launcher system for Akash medium-range surface-to-air missiles, Support Equipment
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Documented launcher layout

Tata describes the AAL as an 8x8 HMV-mounted launcher that is self-powered, fully automated, and able to fire in single or salvo mode.

AspectDocumented detail
Launcher base8x8 HMV-mounted platform.
Ready loadUp to three Akash missiles.
Launch modeSingle or salvo firing.
Firing unitFour AALs plus TCC, TLR, TLV, and TEMV support vehicles.
Profile / Specs

Specifications

Launch capacity
Up to three Akash missiles
Launch mode
Single or salvo
Launcher base
Self-powered, fully automated electro-mechanical launcher
Mobility
8x8 HMV-mounted
Operating environment
All-weather, day/night, ruggedized for harsh terrain
Firing unit role
Four AALs per firing unit, with TCC, TLR, TLV, and TEMV support vehicles
Variants
  • Akash Army Launcher (AAL)
Launched Missiles

The official product page identifies the AAL as the launcher for Akash missiles.

Launched itemItem typeLaunch evidence
Akash, Mobile short-range surface-to-air missile system, Air DefenseAkashSurface-to-air missile

Tata Advanced Systems describes the AAL as a mobile launcher system for Akash missiles capable of single or salvo launch from an 8x8 HMV.

Sources: Tata Advanced Systems - Akash Army Launcher

Timeline

Akash Army Launcher Key Events

  1. Shown in Republic Day parade imagery

    Tata Advanced Systems highlighted the Akash Army Launcher in a 74th Republic Day parade update dated 2023-01-28.

    Sources: TASL Republic Day 2023

  2. Indian Army order for Akash Weapon System

    Bharat Dynamics Limited said it had received a Rs 8,161 crore contract for Akash Weapon System supplies to the Indian Army's 3rd and 4th regiments.

    Sources: BDL Akash Weapon System Order 2023

Media

Akash Army Launcher Videos

Akash Army Launcher Images

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Sources

Akash Army LauncherPublisher: Tata Advanced Systems | Note: Official product page for the Akash Army Launcher, supporting the launcher description, 8x8 HMV mounting, three-missile launch capacity, single or salvo mode, firing-unit role, and the product-page imagery used in the gallery. | Accessed: 2026-06-23Tata Advanced Systems - Akash Army LauncherPublisher: Tata Advanced Systems | Note: Supports the official Akash Army Launcher product page describing the launcher relationship to Akash missiles and its single or salvo launch capability. | Accessed: 2026-06-28TASL Republic Day 2023Publisher: Tata Advanced Systems | Note: Official TASL news update dated 2023-01-28 noting the Akash Army Launcher's appearance in the 74th Republic Day parade on 2023-01-26. | Accessed: 2026-06-27BDL Akash Weapon System Order 2023Publisher: Bharat Dynamics Limited | Note: Official BDL disclosure dated 2023-03-30 announcing a Rs 8,161 crore order for Akash Weapon System supplies to the Indian Army's 3rd and 4th regiments. | Accessed: 2026-06-27