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Monday, January 11, 2010

India tests missile that jams ground radars

Astra air-to-air missileIndia successfully tested on Monday an air-to-air missile that can jam ground radar systems, a senior defence scientist said.

The missile which has a range of 25 km (15 miles) can be fitted into any fighter aircraft and is known as the Astra (weapon), S.P. Dash, head of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Orissa said.

"It was a very good flight. The test was conducted to prove the control system," Dash told Reuters, after the missile hit targets accurately.

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