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Gandiva Missile: Arjuna’s Bow Reborn Today

Gandiva Missile: Arjuna’s Bow Reborn Today

On Feb 3, 2026, DRDO successfully tested Astra Gandiva (Astra Mk-3), a long-range air-to-air missile. Using advanced SFDR technology, it draws oxygen from the air, allowing greater fuel efficiency and a strike range of up to 350 km, boosting India’s aerial combat power.