India Successfully Tests Astra BVRAAM from LCA Tejas AF MK1 Prototype:
India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted the test launch of the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas AF MK1 prototype off the Chandipur coast in Odisha.
- The test demonstrated the missile’s accuracy and advanced capabilities, marking a major step toward strengthening India’s indigenous defense systems.
Key Highlights:
- Missile Tested: Astra BVRAAM (Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile)
- Launch Platform: Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas AF MK1 prototype
- Location of Test: Off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha
- Developed By: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
- Test Result: Direct hit on a flying target with all subsystems performing optimally
- Range: Over 100 kilometers
- Purpose: To enhance India’s air defense capabilities and boost indigenous missile technology
