Updated: Sat, 18 Oct 2025 09:20 (IST) DRDO is now preparing to make the Astra Mark-2 missile more lethal. For this, the characteristics of the Chinese PL-15 missile will be included. This step was taken after the analysis of PL-15E missile fired by Pakistan, which was found in a field in Punjab. This missile has many advanced features, which will now be included in the Indian missile. Now Astra-II missile will be more lethal (symbolic picture) Digital Desk New Delhi. India is constantly upgrading its defense system. India has accelerated the drive to make missiles and fighter jets with indigenous technology. At the same time, the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO), after analyzing the Chinese PL-15 missile, decided to incorporate some of its advanced features into the Astra Mark-2 missile project being developed in the country. Remove Advertisement Only Read News Actually, this step was taken by the Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) after the analysis of a PL-15E missile fired by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. This missile was fired from JF-17 or J-10C fighter jets of the Pakistan Air Force. Which was found in a field near Hoshiarpur, Punjab. Which completely failed to hit the target. PL-15 missile found in Punjab PL-15E missile was found completely safe from a field near Hoshiarpur in Punjab on May 9, which was a rare intelligence opportunity for Indian defense scientists. The PL-15E missile was found to explode due to the lack of a self-destruct mechanism in the weapon, unlike Indian air-to-air missiles. After this, its properties were tested. Now DRDO has decided to add the features of PL-15 missile to Astra Mark-2 missile. DRDO has not yet shared any information about its analysis report submitted to the defense ministry. According to the Hindustan Times report, people familiar with the matter, on condition of anonymity, said the investigation revealed many outstanding features in the Chinese weapon. These include a miniature active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar with advanced propulsion capable of sustaining speeds in excess of Mach 5 and state-of-the-art anti-jamming capabilities. All these advances, especially radar technology, are being incorporated into India’s indigenous missile development program. Pakistan seeks to acquire PL-17 missiles The Pakistan Air Force is reportedly seeking to buy long-range PL-17 missiles from China, 2,000 YIHA kamikaze drones from Turkey and has also handed over a list of high-tech weapons to the US.
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