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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

DRDO taps into Chinese PL-15 tech to upgrade Astra Mk-II missile - Mathrubhumi English

news.google.com · 18 Oct 2025

DRDO Adapts Chinese PL-15 Missile Technologies for Astra Mk-II Following Operation Sindoor Recovery - Shop 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

CONTENDERS / VENDORS

DRDO · BDL · IAF

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