As reported by NDTV on August 5, 2024, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has authorized the production of 200 Astra Mark 1 air-to-air missiles. This decision was made during a recent visit by IAF Deputy Chief Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit to Hyderabad. The clearance was granted to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), marking a step forward in replacing all Russian-origin long-range air-to-air missiles of the IAF with indigenous solutions. Read full defense news at this link...
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