What is Astra missile?

Astra is an all-weather air-to-air missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The indigenously developed beyond-visual-range missile is the first air-to-air missile developed in India. The missile was built to engage and destroy aerial targets, which have high maneuverability and supersonic speed. The missile is capable of advanced air combat, which allows it to engage in multiple high-performance targets.