India issues fresh NOTAM for New Missile test

Source : IDRW

Issued NOTAM area warning in the Bay of Bengal

India has issued a third Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for this year for a launch of an experimental flight vehicle in the Bay of Bengal this month for the period from 26-27 February 2022 as per information provided by Twitter user @detresfa_. 

#AreaWarning #India issues a notification for the launch of an experimental flight vehicle over the #BayOfBengal, included in the danger zone is Abdul Kalam Island - the probable launch site

Launch Window | 26-27 February 2022 pic.twitter.com/wDv1Otg2DP

— Damien Symon (@detresfa_) February 17, 2022

The designated area is 170 km in length and 95 km in width which indicates it might be a test of either long-range air to air missiles or an upgraded version of the ground-based air defense missile.

DRDO designed Astra Mk2 beyond visual range air to air missile with a range of 160km is waiting for its first developmental trials after completion of captive and separation trials onboard Su-30MKI aircraft that have been modified for the program.

DRDO is also working on an Indian MR-SAM-ER variant that will have a range of 150km which is also almost ready to begin its developmental trials.

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