BVRAAM Astra Mk-II

ACTIVE

Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile follow-on development and acquisition track

Budget

N/A

Timeline

N/A

Sector

DRDO

Indigenisation

90%

R&D READINESS

TRL 5/9

DRDO · Air-to-Air Missile

● ACTIVE

INTEL SIGNALS

Official DRDO 2026 list includes BVRAAM Astra Mk-II among notable AoN systems, indicating active progression beyond early concept stage.

RECENT INTELLIGENCE

Astra Mk-I vs Astra Mk-II: How India is building a more capable long-range air combat weapon - Moneycontrol.com

news.google.com · 31 Aug 2026

DRDO to Integrate Advanced Tech from Chinese PL-15 Missile into Astra Mk-II After Recovery During Operation Sindoor - SSBCrack

news.google.com · 19 Oct 2025

DRDO Set to Clear Astra Mk2 for Production with Enhanced 220km Range, Poised to Become IAF's Primary BVRAAM - Defence.in

news.google.com · 13 Feb 2026

PROGRAM BRIEF & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Essential facts about Astra Mk-II

Pipeline Status

TRL-5/9

AoN Backed

Estimated Budget

Undisclosed

Financial Outlay

Target Timeline

2029

Operational Target

Armed Service

DRDO

90% Indigenous

What is the current status and stage of Astra Mk-II?▾

BVRAAM Astra Mk-II is currently at Technology Readiness Level TRL-5/9 (AoN Backed). Beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile follow-on development and acquisition track

When is Astra Mk-II expected to be inducted or deployed?▾

The program schedule indicates ongoing execution with an operational milestone/induction targeted for 2029.

Which agencies and companies are building Astra Mk-II?▾

Astra Mk-II is developed in coordination with lead agency: DRDO; development partner: IAF / Indian industry; vendors: DRDO, BDL, IAF.

What is the indigenisation level of Astra Mk-II?▾

Astra Mk-II targets an indigenous content of 90%, advancing domestic defence manufacturing under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

DRDO · BDL · IAF

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