India Successfully Tests Astra BVRAAM from LCA Tejas AF MK1 Prototype
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | India Successfully Tests Astra BVRAAM from LCA Tejas AF MK1 Prototype |
| Missile Name | Astra BVRAAM (Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile) |
| Launch Platform | Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas AF MK1 prototype |
| Test Location | Chandipur, Odisha |
| Developed By | DRDO |
| Range Over | 100 kilometers |
| Test Outcome | Direct hit on target with all systems performing optimally |
| Supporting Agencies | ADA, HAL, CEMILAC, DG-AQA, IAF |
| Significance | Boosts India's indigenous air defense capabilities |