Support Equipment

Akash Army Launcher

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

Akash Army Launcher, Mobile launcher system for Akash missiles mounted on an 8x8 HMV, Support Equipment

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Origin: India
Built by: Tata Advanced SystemsDRDO
Type: Mobile launcher system for Akash missiles mounted on an 8x8 HMV
Variants: Akash Army Launcher (AAL)

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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

Service And Conflict Use

Service History

In service: Fielded in Indian Army Akash firing units with a Troop Control Centre, Troop Level Radar, transporter-cum-loader vehicle, and troop equipment maintenance vehicle.
Used by: Indian Army

Launched Missiles

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

Launched item

Item type

Launch evidence

Surface-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.

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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: 2026-06-23