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Consider the following statements:

Statement-I- The ASTRA missile's successful test launch significantly enhances India's air combat capabilities.

Statement-II- It is a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) with a range of 80-110 km and advanced guidance systems.

Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?

The correct answer is

Both Statement -I and Statement - II are correct, and Statement -II is the correct explanation of Statement -I

Why in the news?

"India Successfully Test-Fires ASTRA BVRAAM, Boosting Air Combat Capabilities”

Statement-I is correct

The successful test launch of the ASTRA missile enhances India’s air combat capabilities by providing a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) with high speed and precision, strengthening the Indian Air Force and Navy’s defense readiness.

Statement-II is correct

The ASTRA missile is a BVRAAM with a range of 80-110 km, a maximum speed of Mach 4.5, and advanced guidance systems, making it a crucial asset for engaging enemy aircraft beyond visual range with high accuracy.

Therefore, Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation of Statement-I.

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