- The Ministry of Defense approves local Astra missiles Acquisition. For the last seven weeks, the Indian and Chinese armies have been locked in a tense standoff. At many locations in eastern Ladakh. After 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a violent clash in Galwan Valley on 15 June, the tension escalated manifold. In the midst of continuing tensions on the Ladakh border. Therefore, the Ministry of Defense has approved the acquisition of weapons and ammunition worth Rs 38,900 Crores.
The Astra missile is intended to connect with. And obliterate profoundly moving supersonic airplane. And has all climate day and night ability. The state-of-the-art Astra beyond visual range air-to – air missiles (BVRAM) . Which were developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO).Air Fore and Navy would order the missiles. And in the long run it will replace the current Russian missiles.
Indian Air Defense Acquires More Strength
Astra will be the primary air-to – air long-range missile, which will be used on as many hands as possible. 248 of the missiles will be requested. To be fitted on the fleets of Su 30 MKI and MiG-29 K during the first tranche. Sources have stated.
Missile systems capable of achieving targets at over 1,000 kilometers. It would allow the powers to have a wider range of confrontations. And could be integrated into the potential fleet of P-75I submarines to be delivered.”The introduction of Astra missiles beyond visual range. Which would act as a force multiplier and add significantly to the strike capabilities of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force.”
Also, these approvals are focused on indigenous design and development and include Indian Industry acquisitions worth Rs 31,130 crore. The equipment is to be assembled in India. Which is Involving the Indian defense industry. Also involving many MSMEs as prime tier vendors, it stated.
It involves an order for the development of 12 more Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets in Nasik on Rs 10,730. The order will be placed from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). This adds to the 272 fighter jets of the type ordered by the Air Force in several bonds so far. The Minister has also approved the acquisition of 21 news from Russia of MiG-29 UPGs. As well as an upgrade for Rs 7.418 crore to 59 existing type fighter jets. These fighter jets are expected to increase the air force’s squadron power. And should be deployed in a short period of time, as Russia has already partially developed them. However the acceptance of Astra Missiles having past visual range ability will fill in. As a power multiplier and colossally add to the strike capacity of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force.
