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- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is poised to bolster its aerial defense prowess with a significant deal for the homegrown Astra Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Air to Air Missiles.
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) has been entrusted with these contracts, a move that is set to propel India toward greater self-reliance in its defense sector.
- The initial series of Astra missiles is slated to join the IAF’s arsenal by the close of 2023. Meanwhile, efforts to develop the more sophisticated Astra-Mk2, which promises an extended range, are in progress, illustrating a pivotal advancement in India’s pursuit of autonomy in defense capabilities.