Astra Mk-II Missile Range Extended to 240 km | DRDO Confirms | Major Boost for IAF | BVR Missile

Описание: India’s indigenous air-to-air missile programme has reached a major milestone as DRDO confirms the Astra Mk-II missile range has been extended to 240 km, placing it among the world’s most advanced beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missiles.
In this video, we explain how the Astra Mk-II, powered by a dual-pulse rocket motor, achieves higher end-game speed, improved energy management, and a much larger engagement envelope. With nearly 90% indigenous content, the missile reflects India’s growing self-reliance in critical air combat technologies.
Integration of Astra Mk-II with the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft is already complete, while integration with the Tejas Mk1A is set to begin soon. The missile is expected to enter Indian Air Force service by the end of this year, significantly enhancing India’s long-range air combat capability.
The video also covers the next leap in India’s missile development — Astra Mk-III “Gandiva”, a 350 km range ramjet-powered air-to-air missile currently under development. Unlike conventional missiles, the ramjet propulsion system allows sustained supersonic flight, resulting in a much larger No Escape Zone (NEZ) and making it highly effective against AWACS, tankers, and electronic warfare aircraft.
Additionally, we discuss: • Evolution of Astra Mk-I, Mk-II and Mk-III
• Dual-pulse vs ramjet propulsion
• Buddy-mode launch and network-centric warfare
• How Astra missiles compare with global systems like AIM-120D
• What this means for India’s future air dominance
With Astra Mk-II and Mk-III, India is rapidly closing the gap with leading global missile powers and reshaping its air combat doctrine for the coming decade.
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