India To Launch Series Production of ASTRA MK-2: 200+ km Range AAM From July 2026

Defence Research and Development Organisation is poised to commence limited series production of the ASTRA MK-2 long-range air-to-air missile from July 2026, marking a transformative moment in the nation’s indigenous defence capability development and strategic positioning within the Asian theatre.The ASTRA MK-2 represents a generational leap beyond its predecessor, the MK-1, which has served the
Defence Research and Development Organisation is poised to commence limited series production of the ASTRA MK-2 long-range air-to-air missile from July 2026, marking a transformative moment in the nation’s indigenous defence capability development and strategic positioning within the Asian theatre.The ASTRA MK-2 represents a generational leap beyond its predecessor, the MK-1, which has served the
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