Defence Ministry signs Rs. 2,971-crore deal for indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range missiles

Defence Ministry signs Rs. 2,971-crore deal for indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range missiles

• The Defence Ministry has signed a contract with the defence public sector undertaking Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for the supply of the indigenously developed Astra Mk-I Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air to air missiles and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Navy at a cost of Rs. 2,971 Crore.
• The missile, for which successful trials have already been undertaken by the IAF, is fully integrated on the Su-30 MK-I fighter aircraft and will be integrated with other fighter aircraft in a phased manner, including the Light Combat Aircraft.

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Published date : 02 Jun 2022 05:27PM