The integration of the ELM-2052 AESA radar into the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet has prompted the need for recertification of the Astra Mk-1 beyond visual range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) to ensure full operational compatibility. The radar upgrade significantly improves signal processing, data-link management, and fire-control alignment, thereby boosting target detection and engagement accuracy. Initial tests conducted on August 23, 2023, demonstrated fundamental compatibility between the radar system and the Astra missile. However, comprehensive validation remains ongoing to cover diverse mission scenarios, including electronic counter-countermeasures (ECCM) adjustments. Recent defense updates from late July to early August 2025 reaffirm that this recertification process is critical for enhancing the Indian Air Force’s indigenous multi-role fighter’s combat effectiveness in air superiority roles within evolving threat environments.