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India’s Astra Mk-2: A 200km+ challenge to China’s PL-15

India’s Astra Mk-2: A 200km+ challenge to China’s PL-15

As per the new proposals, the missile’s range will be increased well beyond its earlier 160 km limit, giving it much longer reach. The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to order about 700 upgraded Astra missiles, which will be fitted on its Sukhoi Su-30MKI and Tejas fighter jets.