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But, isn't astra using the same tech as PDV or AKASH SAM? If so, it should be hit to kill. Else, you are right.

I have read in the news that the success was determined based on the 'missed distance' calculation. If it missed the target, I wouldn't be too optimistic.

Any idea about the hit probability or distance confirmed by these trials? Thanks

Yeah, it seems fishy that IAF claims that it tested Astra missile in Kolkata causing Sonic boom while now it says that test is about to start. Really strange.

The news says that Astra has 1.2-1.4 Mach speed. If I am right, it should have been 1.2-1.4kmps speed. Isn't it?

The problem with USA is that they overpay for defence items. Their entire economy is based on defence industrial complex. They don't care much about cost as the industry is fully indigenous and the money only circulates within

Astra is used as QRSAM. Iron dome is for unguided rockets, not for planes, UAV or cruise missiles.

Is 20km chasing mode range sufficient? Isn't that too less? It just means Astra can travel around 50km on its own