India's Astra missile: The sky warrior that hits before the enemy even knows what's coming

For the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air to Air Missile, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed two contracts with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL); according to defense sources, the first batch is anticipated to be deployed by the end of 2023.

India: IAF to conduct Astra missiles by end of 2023

An indigenously developed ASTRA beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile was successfully test-fired on Wednesday (August 23) by India-made Light Combat Aircraft Tejas off the coast of Goa.

India's Tejas fighter aircraft successfully test-fires indigenous Astra missile

India has indigenously developed light combat aircraft Tejas and successfully test-fired an Astra Beyond visual range air to aim air missile off the coast of the state of Goa. Officials said the missile test was successful with the aircraft at an altitude of about 20,000 feet.

Indian Air Force test-fires Astra missile from Tejas at the altitude of 20,000 feet

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India's Astra missile: The sky warrior that hits before the enemy even knows what's coming

India: IAF to conduct Astra missiles by end of 2023

India's Tejas fighter aircraft successfully test-fires indigenous Astra missile

Indian Air Force test-fires Astra missile from Tejas at the altitude of 20,000 feet