Post
Region: Africa
Topic: Missile Tests
Concerned Authority: DRDO
Date: 28 March 2024
DRDO conducted the tests of Astra Mark 2 and Astra Mark 3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island on 28 March 2024. Both missiles reached the intended parameters and were successful in interception of the target drones.
Astra Mark 2 is cleared for user trials with the Indian Air Force. Astra Mark 3 will be tested again soon with more of its required specifications tested.
[OOC= note the NOTAM issued before]