Astra (missile) - Wikipedia
WEBAstra (missile) Mid-course: Fibre-optic gyro based inertial navigation system with mid-course update via datalink. Astra (Sanskrit: "Weapon") is an Indian family of all weather beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
Astra MkII BVRAM: India’s Next-Gen Air-to-Air Missile Set for …
WEB1 day ago · The Astra MkII, an upgraded version of the existing Astra MkI missile, boasts an impressive range of 140-160 kilometres against fighter-sized targets. It has already undergone multiple air-to-air trials, including an unguided …
Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air-to-Air Missile
WEBJun 21, 2021 · Astra is India’s first beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is intended to engage and destroy aerial targets with high manoeuvrability and supersonic speeds.
Explained: Astra Mk-1 air-to-air missile — features, strategic ...
WEBMay 31, 2022 · Explained: Astra Mk-1 air-to-air missile — features, strategic significance. The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract for supply of the indigenously built missile. A look at the history of its development, and its capabilities.
No Indian radar, Astra missile on Navy's Rafale-M jets? Here's …
WEB6 days ago · One of the changes reportedly involved dropping the initial plan to integrate the indigenous Uttam active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar and weapon systems, including the Astra beyond visual range and Rudram anti-radiation missiles, into the naval Rafale jets, due to the high cost to be paid to the French side for the modifications and …
Astra Mk2: India’s Affordable Air Dominance air-to-air missile in …
WEBAug 19, 2023 · The Astra Mk2, set to be a game-changer in the field of aerial combat, boasts an impressive range of over 160km. However, what sets it apart is its striking affordability when compared to the European Meteor missiles, which are presently integrated into the Rafale fighter jets as part of a 2016 deal with French manufacturer …
Innovating Aerial Defence: The ASTRA Air-to-Air Missile
WEBOct 31, 2023 · Recognised as a marvel of engineering, the ASTRA Air-to-Air Missile, a magnificent creation of Indian origin, boasts an incredible range starting from 85 km to up to 350 km, making it a...
IAF to induct Astra missiles by end-2023 - The Hindu
WEBOct 2, 2023 · The IAF plans to arm its frontline fighters with the Astra-MK1 and officials have said that the Astra-2 would become the mainstay of the IAF’s BVR missile arsenal, reducing import dependency.
ASTRA | Defence Research and Development Organisation - DRDO
WEBASTRA is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) class of Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) system designed to be mounted on fighter aircraft. The missile is designed to engage and destroy highly manoeuvring supersonic aircraft.
India orders Astra weapon in move to break dependence on …
WEBJun 2, 2022 · NEW DELHI — India’s Defence Ministry on Tuesday awarded a $424.4 million contract to state-run Bharat Dynamics Limited to supply locally developed Astra MK-I air-to-air missiles, paving the way...