Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully tested the indigenous Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAM). The test was conducted on 12 March 2025 with Tejas LCA AF MK1 Prototype Fighter Aircraft on the Chandipur coast of Odisha. During the test, the missile proved its highest capacity and reliability by directly attacking the flying target.
Missiles capable of penetrating the target over 100km
All the sub-sanctions worked fully efficiently and successfully achieved all the standards and objectives of the mission. The Astra missile developed by DRDO is capable of penetrating the target up to more than 100 km distance. It is equipped with advanced guidance and navigation techniques, allowing it to destroy the target with more infallibleness. This missile has already been included in the Indian Air Force (IAF).
Large achievement of ADA, DRDO, HAL and IAF
After this successful testing, the way to involve the operation of the LCA AF MK1A version has been opened. This achievement is the result of hard work and vision of scientists, engineers and technicians of ADA, DRDO, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Indian Air Force (IAF), Cemilac, DG-AQA and Testing Team. More tests will be done further so that its performance can be further evaluated.
Defense Minister congratulated DRDO, IAF, ADA, HAL
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated all the teams involved in DRDO, IAF, ADA, HAL and testing for this important achievement. Dr. Sameer V. Kamat, Secretary, Department of Defense Research and Development and DRDO President, appreciated the contribution of scientists, engineers and technicians of various institutions and industries for this success.
