Event Brief
Oct 5, 2026 at 7:10 AM ET
India sells Akash missile system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
India has sold its home-grown Akash short-range surface-to-air missile system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, establishing a foothold in Central Asia as it seeks to expand its arms exports. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed the sales last Thursday and said there was interest from elsewhere.
WHO: India
WHAT: Sold the Akash air-defence missile system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: Central Asia
WHY: India is seeking to become a major global arms exporter.
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