Astra Missile Test From Tejas Fighter Jet Advances India’s Strategic Autonomy
India has made significant strides in enhancing its air defence capabilities with the successful test firing of the Astra air-to-air missile from the TEJAS light combat aircraft. Conducted on March 12, 2025, off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha, this test marked a crucial milestone in the missile’s integration into the Indian Armed Forces.The Astra missile, developed by the Defence Research and