Defence ministry inks contract worth Rs 2,971 Cr with BDL to procure Astra missiles

Defence ministry inks contract worth Rs 2,971 Cr with BDL to procure Astra missiles

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: June 02 2022

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  • The defence ministry sealed a contract worth Rs 2,971 crore with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to procure several batches of the Astra MK-I beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missiles and associated equipment.
  • The missiles are being procured for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy.
  • The Astra MK-I BVR AAM has been indigenously designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) based on the requirements issued by the IAF.
  • The Astra MK-I missile and all associated systems for its launch, ground handling and testing have been developed by the DRDO in coordination with the IAF.
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