ASTRA MK-2 Missile Range To Be Over 200 Km, IAF To Buy Around 700 For Fighter Jet Fleet

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has initiated work to extend the range of the ASTRA MK-2 air-to-air missile to over 200 kilometres, marking a major technological upgrade in India’s Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile arsenal.The decision represents a shift from the earlier plan of achieving a 160+ km range, positioning ASTRA MK-2 among the world’s longest-range air-to-air

October 15, 2025
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IAF Advancing Modernisation Plans Via Integration of Meteor Long-Range Air-To-Air Missiles Onto Su-30MKI Jets

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is advancing its modernisation plans through the integration of Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles onto Su-30MKI fighter jets. This upgrade aims to transform the Su-30MKI fleet into a formidable “hunter of the skies,” capable of executing beyond-visual-range engagements at unmatched distances.The European defence major MBDA has assured technical compatibility, noting

October 15, 2025
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