I couldn't speak: Scientist behind 'Akashteer' system on watching it protect India
Former DRDO scientist, Dr. Prahlada Ramarao, who led the development of Akashteer system said he couldn't speak as he was overcome with emotion when he got to know "his missile" defended India. "My wife told me it worked and the first person I remembered was Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam," he said. Akashteer system helped in repelling Pakistani attacks along LoC.