Govt to allow private firms to build missiles: Report

In a big move, the Centre is preparing to allow private Indian companies to build and develop missiles, reports claimed. The Defence Ministry will reportedly soon issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting private companies to manufacture the Astra Mark 2 beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missile. The Astra Mark 2, developed by the DRDO, has a strike range of 180-200 kilometres.