Chinese PL-15E overhyped, trails India's Astra series, says DRDO

India's DRDO is assessing a recovered Chinese PL-15E missile, finding it less advanced than hyped. Officials stated that it underperformed against India's Astra Mk2 and the upcoming Astra Mk3, which is gearing for trials. India's indigenous Astra series is deemed technologically superior, bolstering national air defence capabilities and self-reliance.