"Indian Tejas Fighter Jet Marks Milestone with Successful ASTRA Missile Test"
In a resounding triumph for India's defense capabilities, the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) achieved a remarkable feat on August 23, 2023. The skies off the coast of Goa bore witness to the flawless firing of the indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile, catapulting India's defense endeavors to new heights.
The successful test launch of the ASTRA missile from the Tejas aircraft unfolded at an impressive altitude of 20,000 feet, serving as a testament to the precision and cutting-edge technology embedded in these indigenous assets. The meticulously orchestrated trial left no room for error, with every test objective met, elevating the launch to a "textbook" example of military prowess.
Guided by the watchful eyes of experts from the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Centre for Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC), and Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (DG-AQA), the ASTRA missile painted the sky with a streak of technological brilliance. Even a Chase Tejas twin-seater aircraft participated in the endeavor, ensuring a comprehensive assessment of the launch.
The ASTRA missile, a product of intensive collaboration between the Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), Research Centre Imarat (RCI), and other stalwarts of the DRDO, stands as a symbol of India's journey toward self-reliance in defense. This achievement, underscored by the missile's ability to engage and neutralize highly maneuvering supersonic aerial targets, cements India's position as a trailblazer in cutting-edge weaponry.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh showered praise upon ADA, DRDO, CEMILAC, DG-AQA, and the wider defense industry for their unwavering commitment to excellence. He hailed the successful missile launch as a transformative milestone for the Tejas-LCA, auguring a future marked by increased combat capabilities and a reduced dependence on foreign arms.
Secretary of the Department of Defence (R&D) and Chairman of DRDO echoed the sentiments of celebration, lauding the collaborative spirit that steered this achievement to fruition. As India propels itself towards becoming 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' (self-reliant India), this monumental feat takes its place as a shining beacon of the nation's innovation, determination, and prowess on the global defense stage.
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