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  1. Indian Air Force procures Astra missiles.
  2. Testing of indigenous air-to-air missile platforms by the Indian Air Force aims to reduce reliance on imports.
  3. Indigenous Astra missile development continues with Mk-1 integration into Indian fighter platforms and ongoing trials for Mk-2 AESA seekers.

Astra Microwave Supplies Radar Hardware for DRDO's Virupaksha Program

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Astra Microwave Products supplied the first radar prototype hardware to Defence Research and Development Organisation for the Virupaksha Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar program. Astra Microwave's contribution includes the Active Antenna Array Unit (AAAU). This radar is being developed for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI fleet and is intended to replace the Russian-built N011M Bars radar. DRDO expects to commission the radar next year.

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The successful progression of the Virupaksha radar supports the broader goal of reducing reliance on imported military technology for Indian air platforms. This indigenous program is being led by Defence Research and Development Organisation.

Indigenous Astra missile development continues with Mk-1 integration into Indian fighter platforms and ongoing trials for Mk-2 AESA seekers. Testing of indigenous air-to-air missile platforms by the Indian Air Force aims to reduce reliance on imports.

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