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“Though to integrate Indian weapons is not a planned test point for the final operational clearance (FOC) of Tejas, we have started working on it for some time now. The Astra missile integration with an improvised range of 80-plus km (currently 40-45 km) is the next big challenge. We have also planned some PGMs (precision-guided munitions) for Tejas, including glide bombs and GPS-guided bombs,” Mani said.
DRDO Set to Increase Desi Components on LCA -The New Indian Express
It is not Astra range, the radar range is 45 km now due to the nose composite material which absorbs limits the radar performance.
Envelope expansion upto 24 deg AOA completed...[ADA Tejas Brochure]
Also the Air Force wants the aircraft to improve its angle of attack from 24 degrees to 28 degrees before FOC...[The Hindu]
Tejas all set to get certification for IAF induction - The Hindu
It should not be a problem, the achieved 24 degree from the FOC -1 standard of 17degree in two years.