A branch of defence system,  Indian Airforce tested a missile named ‘ Astra’ on September 17 2019 from Odisha .It is an aerial target based missile launched by Su-30 MKI on trial.  It is capable of setting target of different ranges from different altitude.

Various radar tracking system , keep an eye on it’s working and also on its functioning .

The test was being done by DRDO and IAF further Defence minister Rajnath Singh congratulated on the successful test.

About Astra Missile

• India’s first indigenous air to air missile.
• It is beyond the visual range.
• This missile can target from  various ranges and altitude.
• Missile’s  strike speed is 70 km and also speed is 5,555 km per hour.
• It can carry 15-20 kg explosive items.
•  Astra Missile will indulged with another aircraft like mirage ,Tejas etc.