India’s Astra missile family is set to undergo a technological upgrade with the integration of Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based seekers, enhancing its beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) capabilities. This advancement from Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) to GaN technology promises improved power efficiency, tracking precision, and jamming resistance, positioning the Astra system competitively against international counterparts like the AIM-120 AMRAAM and Meteor. The development aligns with India’s strategy to bolster indigenous defense capabilities and reduce reliance on foreign technology. The enhanced seekers will significantly benefit extended-range variants like Astra Mk-II and Mk-III, ensuring superior performance in future air combat scenarios, thereby reinforcing India’s air superiority in a complex geopolitical landscape.