NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated the process to acquire and induct the first batch of the indigenous all-weather Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile – Astra.
The IAF is also in the process of integrating the Israeli I-Derby Extended Range missile on its frontline fighter aircraft, the Su 30 MKI. These missiles along with the already inducted MICA medium range BVR, and the long-range Meteor missiles will form the backbone of India’s air-to-air strike capability.
“We have initiated the process to acquire the first batch of the Astra missiles. Since it is indigenous, we will be procuring them in batches,” an IAF officer told a foreign media outlet.
Due to breakdown, power was cut off in Mall Road, Jhikagali, Bhurban, Expressway and other areas
Demonstrators criticise introduction of a token system at the Kuntani border
He says bunkers would be demolished and weapons collected to restore peace to the area
Special Judge Central Shahrukh Arjumand conducts hearing at Adiala Jail on Friday
PN flotilla was led by Commander 14th Destroyer Squadron, Commodore Muhammad Umair
ATC Special Judge Amjad Ali Shah approves her bail until January 13
