Sukhoi-30MKI-launched BVRAAM Astra achieves precision strikes in crucial RF seeker tests

An IAF Sukhoi-30MKI test-firing an Astra BVRAAM in 2019. (File photo)New Delhi: India’s defence capabilities received a significant boost on Friday, as the indigenous Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) successfully demonstrat...

Indian Air Force pushes for access to Rafale source code for indigenous integration

An Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jet. (File photo)New Delhi: The Indian Air Force is intensifying its efforts to secure access to the source codes for the Rafale fighter jets acquired from France’s Dassault Aviation with the aim to integrate ...

LCA-Mk1A prototype fighter jet test-launch Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile

Astra missile test-fired from LCA-Mk1ANew Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organization’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) on Wednesday successfully conducted test-launch of homegrown Astra, beyond visual range air-to-air missil...

Air-to-Air missile Astra to be showcased in Aero India

Make-in-India product Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) Astra will be showcased during the Aero India show which is scheduled to take place from February 20 in Bengaluru.  It is the first air-to-air missile developed by ...