Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has reaffirmed that efforts to integrate the indigenous ASTRA MK-2 beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile on larger combat platforms are progressing steadily.At the same time, preparatory work linked to the next-generation ASTRA MK-3 missile, also known as Gandiva is also moving ahead, underscoring the service’s commitment to strengthening its
IAF Accelerates ASTRA MK-2 Integration As ASTRA MK-3 Development Gains Momentum Say IAF Chief AP Singh
@2026 DefenceLine.in — All Rights Reserved. Designed & Concept by Digitwebs. A Manu Gupta International Defence & Strategic Initiative for Live Warfare, National Security Studies, Governance Research, and Public Awareness. DefenceLine.in operates as an independent knowledge and awareness initiative and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Government of India, the Indian Armed Forces, intelligence agencies, paramilitary organizations, law-enforcement authorities, or any governmental institution.
All names, logos, graphics, articles, visual material, written content, research compilations, digital publications, and platform elements appearing on DefenceLine.in are protected under applicable intellectual property and digital publication principles.
© 2026 Defenceline. An Initiative of Digitwebs & Manu Gupta Inc.