The Minister of State for Defence recently flagged off the indigenously developed Astra Missiles for supply to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Bharat Dynamics in Hyderabad.
Astra Missile
Features of ASTRA Mk-I:
Missiles Based on Speed
Missiles are classified based on their speed with respect to that of sound, expressed as Mach.
Missiles Based on the Launch Mode
Launch Mode |
Description |
Examples |
Surface-to-Surface |
Launched from land-based platforms to strike ground targets |
Prithvi, Agni, and BrahMos |
Surface-to-Air |
Launched from land to intercept aerial threats like aircraft, helicopters, and drones |
Akash, MRSAM |
Air-to-Surface |
Air launched to attack ground-based targets |
Helina anti-tank missile fired from Rudra helicopter |
Air-to-Air |
Launched from aircraft against hostile aerial targets |
Astra BVR air-to-air missile fired from Tejas |
Ship-to-Ship |
Naval anti-ship missiles launched from warships/submarines |
BrahMos anti-ship cruise missile fired from ships |
Ship-to-Air |
Naval surface-to-air missiles for fleet air defence |
Barak-8 LR-SAM deployed on ships |
Submarine-launched |
Fired from submerged submarines |
K-15 submarine-launched ballistic missile |
Shoulder-fired |
Man-portable missiles fired from launchers carried by infantry |
FIM-92 Stinger and Igla shoulder-fired SAMs |
Based on Strategic Importance
Strategic missiles encompass missiles that give a strategic edge over an opponent or provide credible deterrence to a country. In India and other powerful countries, these missiles are part of the nuclear triad.
Based on Tactical Importance
Tactical missiles are employed in the battlefield and frontline combat situations to strike and neutralise enemy assets and capabilities. India boasts an array of tactical missiles.
Types of Missiles Based on Propulsion
Missiles utilise different types of propulsion and guidance systems based on their range, launch platform and targets. Key missile propulsion systems are:
Based on Guidance Systems
Guidance systems enable missiles to accurately reach targets. Various guidance technologies are:
Integrated Missile Development Program
Objectives of the IGMDP
The IGMDP set ambitious objectives targeted at developing complete competence in guided missiles natively covering:
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