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It also carries multiple conventional warheads that weigh a total of 15 kilograms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A senior DRDO missile scientist told Defense News that the 100-kilometer-plus range weapon is now equipped with a fully indigenous terminal guidance system based on radio-frequency technology used for tacking targets. The scientist spoke on the condition of anonymity because the individual was not authorized to speak to the media, added that the weapon is capable of engaging and destroying highly maneuverable supersonic aerial targets with high accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scientist, who spoke on the condition of anonymity over a lack of permission to talk to the media, noted that an earlier version of the Astra missile was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/air\/2016\/12\/19\/indian-astra-missile-still-needs-russian-tech-to-find-targets\/\" target=\"_blank\">developed with Russia\u2019s help<\/a>, and it had carried the Agat 9B-1103M active radar seeker and radio proximity fuze detonation mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, An Air Force official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press, said Astra MK-1 can only achieve an operational range of up to 60 kilometers and is too bulky. 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