Indigenous Development of Astra BVRAAM
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted the flight-test of the indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’. The test was conducted from the Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha on July 11, 2025.
Key Highlight
- The missile is equipped with an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker.
Technical Specifications
- Range: Exceeds 100 km.
- Features a state-of-the-art guidance and navigation system.
