The Indian Air Force (IAF) and DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) from a Su‑30MKI fighter jet off Odisha’s coast on July 11. The tests used two missiles equipped with an Indian-developed radio-frequency seeker, both

India is exploring the integration of Israel’s long-range surface-to-surface missile, LORA, into its Su-30MKI fighter fleet to significantly enhance deep-strike capabilities. The move comes amid the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) push to equip its frontline aircraft with more modern and versatile weapons that can reach targets up to 400 km away with precision. LORA (Long