Decoding Present-Day Air Combat and How Air-to-Air Missiles are Gamechangers | In Our Defence, S02

The Indian Air Force is preparing for a significant upgrade with the upcoming test of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)'s Astra Mark 2 air-to-air missile. This missile, capable of hitting targets up to 130 km away, is a game-changer for India's air combat capabilities. The DRDO has been developing these missiles since 2001 to engage distant targets effectively. In this episode, Dev Goswami and defence expert Shiv Aroor discuss the importance of long-range missiles like Astra Mark 2 for modern air battles and why India needs them. They also reflect on the post-Balakot skirmish, which took place on 27 February 2019. India faced challenges in maintaining its position despite the Pakistan Air Force's (PAF) anticipated retaliation after the Balakot airstrike. The podcast analyses the dynamics of the skirmish and identifies the reasons that pinned India down. This and more in In Our Defence! Watch! Produced by Anna Priyadarshini You can also tune in here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68JNMdQ4eNBj0WWInvbceu?si=f90e3ced09b94669 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-our-defence/id1617244439 Timestamps: 00:00—02:04–Introduction 2:04–11:22—What is the air-to-air missile, Astra missile? 11:22—16:36—Expensive Missiles 16:36– 31:42—The day after Balakot, Why India was pinned down 31:42—37:48—-What does a modern-day cockpit look like 37:48– 42:05—different air missile systems 42:05– 49:04— Where was the Russian air force in the Ukraine war? 49:04–53:52—‘Realistic’ Air Force movies Subscribe to India Today for NEW VIDEOS EVERY DAY and make sure to enable Push Notifications so you'll never miss a new video. All you need to do is PRESS THE BELL ICON next to the Subscribe button! India Today TV is India's leading English News Channel. India Today YouTube channel offers latest news videos on Politics, Business, Cricket, Bollywood, Lifestyle, Auto, Technology, Travel, Entertainment and a lot more. Stay tuned for latest updates and in-depth analysis of news from India and around the world! WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va2AnW3JENxxg7OuJv00 Download App: https://indiatoday.link/wHaj Follow us: Official website: https://www.indiatoday.in/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IndiaToday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndiaToday