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Hans India
13-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
DRDO & IAF successfully test ‘Astra' BVRAAM
Visakhapatnam: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully carried out the flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) 'Astra' equipped with indigenous radio frequency (RF) seeker from Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha. During the test fire held on Friday (July 11), two launches were carried out against high-speed unmanned aerial targets at different ranges, target aspects and launch platform conditions. In both the cases, the missiles destroyed the targets with pin-point accuracy. During the tests, all subsystems performed as per expectations, including the RF seeker which has been indigenously designed and developed by the DRDO. The flawless performance of the Astra weapon system was validated through flight data captured by range tracking instruments deployed by integrated test range, Chandipur. These successful flight tests have re-established the accuracy and reliable performance of Astra weapon system with indigenous seeker. Astra BVRAAM has a range exceeding 100-km and is equipped with state-of-the art guidance and navigation system. In addition to various laboratories of the DRDO, more than 50 public and private industries including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have contributed towards successful realisation of the weapon system. Complimenting the DRDO, IAF and industry involved in the design and development of the RF seeker, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the successful testing of the missile with indigenous seeker is a major milestone in critical defence technology. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat congratulated all the teams involved during the successful flight-test.
Hans India
12-07-2025
- Science
- Hans India
DRDO and IAF successfully test ‘Astra' BVRAAM from Su-30 Mk-I
Visakhapatnam: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully carried out the flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) 'Astra' equipped with indigenous radio frequency (RF) seeker from Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha. The test fire was held on July 11 during which two launches were carried out against high-speed unmanned aerial targets at different ranges, target aspects and launch platform conditions. In both the cases, the missiles destroyed the targets with pin-point accuracy. During the tests, all subsystems performed as per expectations, including the RF seeker which has been indigenously designed and developed by the DRDO. The flawless performance of the Astra weapon system was validated through flight data captured by range tracking instruments deployed by integrated test range, Chandipur. These successful flight tests have re-established the accuracy and reliable performance of Astra weapon system with indigenous seeker. Astra BVRAAM has a range exceeding 100-km and is equipped with state-of-the art guidance and navigation system. In addition to various laboratories of the DRDO, more than 50 public and private industries including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have contributed towards successful realisation of the weapon system. Complimenting the DRDO, IAF and industry involved in the design and development of the RF seeker, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the successful testing of the missile with indigenous seeker is a major milestone in critical defence technology. Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman, DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat congratulated all the teams involved during the successful flight-test.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Science
- India Today
India successfully test fires 'Astra' air-to-air missile with over 100 km range
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted a flight-test of the indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) 'Astra', equipped with an indigenously developed Radio Frequency (RF) test was conducted from a Su-30 Mk-I fighter aircraft off the coast of Odisha on July 11, missile launches were carried out during the test against high-speed unmanned aerial targets under varying range, target angles, and platform conditions. In both cases, the Astra missiles destroyed their targets with high precision, validating their The test marks a significant milestone for indigenous defence capabilities, as the RF seeker - crucial for tracking and engaging enemy targets - was entirely designed and developed by success of the Astra system was confirmed using data from Range Tracking instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range in BVRAAM, with a range of over 100 km, is equipped with advanced guidance and navigation systems. The weapon system is a result of collaboration between various DRDO laboratories and over 50 public and industries, including Hindustan Aeronautics Minister Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO, IAF, and the industry partners for achieving this milestone in critical defence technology. DRDO Chairman Dr Samir V Kamat also congratulated the teams involved in the test.- Ends
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
India successfully test-fires Astra air-to-air missile with 100 km strike range
NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday successfully test-fired the indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) 'Astra', equipped with an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) seeker, from a Su-30 MKI platform off the coast of Odisha. Astra has a range exceeding 100 km and is equipped with a state-of-the-art guidance and navigation system. The term beyond visual range refers to the capability to engage targets beyond the direct line of sight. The Ministry of Defence (MoD), in its statement, said, "During the tests, two launches were carried out against high-speed unmanned aerial targets at different ranges, target aspects and launch platform conditions. In both the cases, the missiles destroyed the targets with pin-point accuracy."
