Union Minister Ajay Bhatt Flags Off Astra Missile for IAF delivery!
Science and Technology
The Astra missile, a beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile, stands as a testament to India’s technological prowess. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by BDL for the IAF, the Astra Weapon System boasts unparalleled capabilities in its category, with a remarkable range exceeding 100 kilometers.Union Minister of State for Defence, Ajay Bhatt, marked a historic moment on January 14, by flagging off the indigenously developed Astra air-to-air missiles. The ceremony took place at the Kanchangbagh unit of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) in Hyderabad, signifying a crucial step towards the missile’s induction into the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The Astra missile, a beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile, stands as a testament to India’s technological prowess.
Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by BDL for the IAF, the Astra Weapon System boasts unparalleled capabilities in its category, with a remarkable range exceeding 100 kilometers.
This achievement is a significant stride forward for India in terms of self-reliance in defence production.
About IAF (Indian Air Force):
Headquarters: New Delhi
Founded: 8 October 1932, India, Motto(s): Nabhaḥ Spr̥śaṁ Dīptam (ISO); transl. "Glory that touches the sky" (Taken from Bhagavad Gita)
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