Published on 17 Feb 2025
• The Indian Air Force has given clearance for production of 200 Astra Mark 1 Missiles.
• It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) as its production agency.
• It is an all-weather, all-aspect beyond-visualrange air-to-air missile (BVRAAM).
• It is developed under India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP).
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