Astra Mk-2 Missile: India Clears Astra Mk-2 Missile Procurement - Signalling Major Push Toward Indigenous Long-Range Air Combat Capability

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Astra Mk-2 Missile: India Clears Astra Mk-2 Missile Procurement, Signalling Major Push Toward Indigenous Long-Range Air Combat Capability

The Asia Live News Service - January 1, 2026

India has taken a significant step toward strengthening its beyond-visual-range (BVR) air combat capability with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granting Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of the Astra Mk-2 air-to-air missile for the Indian Air Force (IAF)...