
‘Raat Mein Jawab Dunga’: How APJ Abdul Kalam’s Vision Led to the Birth of Akash Missile
The story behind India’s Akash missile system traces back to a pivotal moment when Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, India’s ‘Missile Man,’ imparted a powerful lesson on strength and self-reliance. His philosophy—“Only the powerful are respected”—laid the foundation for India’s Integrated Guided Missile Programme (IGMP), which led to the development of the Akash surface-to-air missile. The…