March 13, 2025 9:34 AM

Tejas fighter jet successfully test fires air-to-air Astra missile

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted the test launch of India’s homegrown Astra, a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) AF MK1 prototype on Wednesday. The test was carried out off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha. The launch proved to be a great success, with the Astra missile making a direct hit on a flying target, showcasing its accuracy and effectiveness. All subsystems of the missile performed optimally, meeting al...