Astra Missile

  • Developed by – Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)
  • Technology: It works on the Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) technology that enables the fighter pilots to shoot precisely at the enemy targets, which are beyond their visual range.
  • Features
    • Speed: 4.5 mach
    • Range: over 70 km
    • Electronic Counter-Countermeasures or ECCM Feature: Enables the Astra missile to overcome defensive measures put forth for the target by the enemy.

Pinaka Rocket System

  • What is it?: It is a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system.
  • Developed by: DRDO
  • Naming: Named after God Shiva’s bow.
  • First Use: In the Kargil War (1999).
  • Features
    • Firing Power: It can fire 12 rockets over a period of 44 seconds
    • Strike Rage: 60 – 75 km
    • Guidance: It is guided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).

 

Source: The Hindu

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