India's indigenous fighter aircraft Tejas has achieved a major milestone which is going to give sleepless nights to enemy countries. The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully tested the indigenous ASTRA BVR air-to-air missile from the LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft. Let us tell you that BVR missiles give a special advantage in a fight with another fighter aircraft or in targeting a target.

hit the target directly

ASTRA BVR has been tested from Tejas LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft on March 12, 2025 off Chandipur coast of Odisha. The Defense Ministry said- "During the test, the missile successfully demonstrated a direct hit on the flying target. All subsystems performed accurately, meeting all mission parameters and objectives.

What is the speciality of Astra missile?

Astra missile or ASTRA BVR missile has been developed and developed by India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). Astra missile is capable of targeting targets located at a distance of more than 100 kilometers. This missile is equipped with advanced guidance and navigation capabilities. These things help the missile to destroy targets with greater accuracy. Let us tell you that the missile has already been inducted into the Indian Air Force.

Defense Minister congratulated

The successful test of Astra missile from the prototype of Tejas MK1 is being considered a major success of the team of scientists, engineers and technicians of ADA, DRDO, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has congratulated all the teams involved in the test. Along with this, DRDO Secretary and DRDO Chairman Dr. Sameer V. Kamat has appreciated the efforts of scientists, engineers and technicians from various organizations and industry.