The Akash is a medium - range surface - to - air missile (SAM) system developed by India's Defense Research and Development Organizations (DRDO). It is a capable of detecting and tracking enemy aircraft at long ranges and engaging them effectively within 25 km radius. The system was inducted into the Indian Air Force in 2014 and the Indian army in 2015.

The Akash - 1S represents an advanced interation of the original Akash system, boasting improved seeker technology for enhanced target acquisitions and engagement. This version can handle threats from any directions, even under challenging conditions like high altitudes and low temperatures, making it a versatile assest for air defense.

India's first export of Akash - 1S to Armenia was a significant milestones. The deal, estimated at Rs 6000 Crore, not only demonstrated the international markets confidence in India's indigenous different solutions but also carried strategic implication.

While the identity of the second country engaged in negotiation remain confidentials, this development clearly indicates a growing trust in Indian defense capabilities. The Akash - 1S reputation for reliability and it's high indigeniration rate of over 96% are key factors of trading interest from foreign military seeking to booster the air defense system without heavy reliance on Western or Russians technology.

This growing interest in the Akash - 1S underscore India's emergence as a significant player in the global defence market. As India continued to develop an export advanced defense system like the Akash - 1S, it is a steadily strengthening its position as a reliable and competitive supplier of the defence technology on the world stage.