The Defense Research and Indian Air Force (IAF) research organization successfully performed a native flight test behind the visual range of air-to-air missile (BVAAM) “Astra” equipped with a native radio frequency (RF) from Su-30 MK-I on Friday (July 11, 2025). Photo Credit: x/@Airnewsalerts
Defense and Development and Development Organizations (DrDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully performed a native flight test behind the visual range of air-to-air missile (BVAAM) “Astra” equipped with an indigenous radiofrequency (RF) candidate for Su-30 MK-I on Friday (July 11, 2025).
During the tests, two starts were carried out against high -speed unmanned air targets in various ranges, target aspects and conditions of the platform, the Ministry of Defense said. In both cases, the missiles destroyed the targets with the accuracy of the point.
All subsystems were performed as expected, including the RF Seeker, which was designed and developed by the native, added the ministry.
He also stated that the flawless performance of the Astra weapon was verified through the air data captured by the tools for monitoring the range of integrated Chandipur test range.
“Astra Bvraam has a range of more than 100 km and is equipped with the most modern guidance and navigation system,” he said.
In addition to various DrDDO laboratories, more than 50 public and private industries, including Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, contributed to the successful implementation of the weapon system.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh praised DrDdo, IAF and industry involved in the design and development of the RF seeker and said that successful testing of missiles with the indigenous search engine is the main milestone in critical defense.
Secretary, Ministry of Defense and President and President, DrDO Samir V. Kamat congratulated all teams involved in a successful flight test.
Published – 12 July 2025 03:15
