The Astra Mk1, India's premier indigenous beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM), has become a vital asset for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this missile, with its range of up to 110 km, currently equips frontline fighters like the Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and the Tejas Mk1A.
However, to counter evolving regional threats, including stealth aircraft and advanced electronic warfare, a proposal is gaining traction for the...