Astra is India's first past visual-broaden (BVR) elevated rocket indigenously laid out and made by Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). It is relied upon to attract and obliterate ethereal concentrations with high portability and supersonic rates. The rocket's impelled air fight limits allow it to associate with various world class targets. The exceptionally spry, correct and strong rocket features high single-shot execute probability (SSKP) and is fit for working under each and every atmosphere condition.

The Astra is prepared for being impelled from India's Sukhoi-30 MKI twin-fly air prevalence contender. The Indian Air Force at the present time works around 225 total Su-30 MKIs, yet plans to over the long haul work around 270 by 2019. The Astra is 149 slithers in length, making it the most littler rocket developed indigenously in India fit for supersonic paces.

The Astra, which has been being taken a shot at for more than 10 years, will be continue experiencing testing until the point when it is set up for trustworthy use by the Indian Air Force.

The Sukhoi-30 MKI, the proposed transporter of the Astra, is a critical asset for the Indian Air Force, particularly for a potential two-front war circumstance. With an extent of 1,800 km and high versatility, the Su-30 MKI is India's basic airborne transcendence and quality contender. The Astra, if it performs up to wants, will give India's MKI task force great unfriendly power.