Astra BVRAAM tested with indigenous RF seeker
What happened
- DRDO and IAF flight-tested Astra with an indigenous RF seeker from a Su-30 Mk-I off Odisha on 11 July 2025; both launches hit high-speed targets [PIB].
Background
- The seeker was designed by DRDO [PIB].
Why it matters
- Seeker tech is the hardest part of missiles to make at home.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-07-11): DRDO and IAF flight-tested Astra with an indigenous RF seeker from a Su-30 Mk-I off Odisha on 11 July 2025; both launches hit high-speed targets.
- Seeker tech is the hardest part of missiles to make at home.
Quotable data pointDRDO and IAF flight-tested Astra with an indigenous RF seeker from a Su-30 Mk-I off Odisha on 11 July 2025.
PIB: Astra flight test, 11 Jul 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Astra.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Astra is a
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: Astra flight test, 11 Jul 2025
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