Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has underscored that the service is actively advancing the integration of the indigenous ASTRA MK-2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile onto larger combat platforms. This effort underscores the IAF's sustained push for self-reliant strike capabilities across its fleet.
Simultaneously, preparatory work associated with the next-generation ASTRA MK-3 missile is also progressing, indicating steady advancement in India's indigenous defense technology roadmap. The dual-track approach demonstrates coordinated planning between current and future systems, keeping pace with evolving threat landscapes.
