Astra Microwave Products (AMPL) was incorporated in 1991 by a team of distinguished scientists with experience in RF/Microwave/Digital electronics and management of projects with high-technology content. The three promoters had back then sensed a need for a sound, technically powerful private company that can design, develop and produce high-end RF and Microwave subsystems and systems for strategic applications.

AMPL thus came into existence with a handful of highly motivated individuals, the path of progress being clear from the beginning. Starting operations from what is now called Unit I, the company has grown substantially in its years of existence and moved up the value chain with continued investment in infrastructure, talent, captive test facilities and more. The company has production units and R&D units that also include an exclusive space qualified facility. Astra is an ISO 9001:2008 and AS 9100D certified Organisation.

Being a company with a strong R&D background, AMPL has undertaken the production of equipment from R&D labs to reduce production lead times. AMPL has also demonstrated its capability to provide complete solutions from concept to product realization using in-house engineering. Starting with a diverse range of microwave products like filters, transmitters, receivers, antennas, etc., the achievement in producing Flight Modules that has flown on multiple Indian satellites was a dream come true for the promoters and for the company and an endeavor to be proud of for the entire AMPL team.

Business area of the company

The company is engaged in design, development, manufacture and supply of high value-added RF and microwave super components, sub-systems and systems finding application in Defense, Space, Telecom, Meteorology and Civil communication markets.

Products

• Defence
• Space
• Meteorology
• Homeland Security
• Systems
• Antenna
• GNSS Solutions
• Unmanned Ground Vehicles
• RF PCB Production

Services

• EMI-EMC Testing
• NFTR Facility
• FFTR Facility
• Outdoor Antenna Test Range

Milestones

• 1991: Astra Microwave expended its initial defense focus into the telecom sector, capitalising on the growing demand for base station products and establishing itself in both industries.
• 1993: Astra Microwave’s initial focus was on developing components and subsystems for radar applications.
• 1993: The company’s first components were integrated into radar subsystems designed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
• 1993: While catering to the telecom industry, the company’s promoters collaborated with DRDO to explore opportunities in designing products for military applications.
• 1993: Astra Microwave’s first foray into building products for telemetry and missile applications.
• 1995: Strong telecom and defense orders led Astra Microwave to invest in infrastructure, people, and facilities and eventually go public with a listing on the Indian stock exchange.
• 1997: Astra Microwave delivered modules for Telemetry/ Missile Electronics that were integrated into a surface-to-air missile program developed by the DRDO.
• 2000: Astra Microwave ventured into the complex field of Electronic Warfare (EW) in 2000.
• 2000: From humble beginnings, the Company has evolved into a key partner for DRDO, delivering critical and wide-band products for EW applications, particularly in the naval domain.
• 2004: In 2004, ISRO’s invitation to Indian private industry to participate in the space business presented an opportunity for Astra Microwave.
• 2004: The company accepted the challenge, developing components and subsystems for satellite applications.
• 2005: Astra Microwave formed a fabless design team to design and develop critical Monolithic Microwave Integrated Circuits (MMICs). This strategic move enabled the company to leverage cost benefits and design flexibility, facilitating the miniaturization of modules and control over critical device production.
• 2007: The Defence Procurement Policy 2006 introduced offset rules, prompting foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to partner Astra Microwave to fulfill their offset obligations. This led to a rigorous process of audits and vendor capability assessments.
• 2008: Since 2008, Astra Microwave has proudly contributed to all major Indian satellite launches.
• 2010: Astra Microwave was one of the first Indian companies to benefit from an offset contract, securing a deal in 2009 to manufacture receiver modules for radar applications.
• 2010:  The company successfully delivered the first products under this contract in 2010.
• 2013: Astra Microwave achieved a significant milestone, crossing an annual turnover of Rs 500 crore, with a balanced revenue mix of 50% from domestic work and 50% from offset contracts.
• 2018: Astra Microwave established an R&D Centre in Bengaluru, featuring system integration and testing facilities, to move up the value chain and cater to key customers.
• 2020: The company completed the supply of 10 ground surveillance radars to Border Security Force.
• 2021: Astra Microwave successfully delivered 10 X-band Doppler weather radars to the India Meteorological Department.
• 2022: The company delivered AAAU for Air-borne AESA Radar to LRDE, DRDO and also delivered a Land Based 7.3m Ground Telemetry System to ITR, DRDO.
• 2023: The company delivered a Phased Array Auto Track Telemetry System (PATM-II) to ITR, it delivered DRDO & Radiation Mode T&E Facility for Radar EW Systems to DLRL, DRDO.
• 2024: The company delivered a Multi-Function Radar EW System, Pulsed Phased Array Tracking Radar (PPTR) to PXE, DRDO and delivered C-Band DWRs for IMD
• 2025: The company delivered a Precision Approach Radar (PAR) to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bengaluru,Seekers and EW modules for certain Defence Applications.